The Blue Line — A Coastal Field Trip

You're invited to a city-wide, full-day, self-guided journey through Newport’s blue economy. Each stop will introduce you to the people, places, and living systems that make up the coastal community of Newport, Oregon. Educational experiences include a tour of a sea urchin ranching and seaweed farm, and an open house highlighting local purveyors at Central Coast Food Web, pop-up broth bar (with savory fish bone broths), part of Local Ocean’s 100% Fish Program, and a Dock Walk with Oregon Sea Grant.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium will open up a classroom with 3 stations highlighting the OCA dive program, Oregon’s marine reserves, and the Oregon Kelp Alliance. Hatfield Marine Science Center will host a hands-on demonstration of oyster filtration and husbandry. Additionally, the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center will host a “Dockside Dialogues” session with fishermen and participants will have free access to the Oregon’s Beautiful and Wild Fisheries exhibit.

Tickets are on sale now starting at $5.