Winter Waters Newport

Events Throughout the Weekend:

Friday, February 6, 2026 – Women of the Water Regional Conference in partnership with Seafood & Gender Equality. During this one-day conference, we will explore the values of research, community, collaboration, and celebration while bringing together the current and future generations of leaders in aquaculture. Learn more and apply for an invite: HERE.

Friday, February 6, 2026 – Marine Reserve Trivia – The Wilds Taphouse & BBQ. Did you know that Oregon has 5 marine reserves? Come learn about Oregon’s marine reserves, areas of no harvest that serve as living laboratories for our nearshore environment. More info HERE.

Saturday, February 7, 2026 – The Blue Line — A Coastal Field Trip. Join us for 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 available HERE.

Sunday, February 8, 2026 – Local Ocean’s Seafare Brunch. The culinary team at Local Ocean Seafoods is putting together an extra special menu highlighting local seaweed and sustainable seafood. Learn more and book a reservation HERE.

The menu features Uni Deviled Egg with smoked oyster, roasted squash, and crème fraîche, Pink Shrimp Chilaquiles with medium-fried egg and cilantro-avocado crema, Dungeness Crab Benedict with fried Yukon potatoes, and Elderflower Panna Cotta with poached rhubarb and mint.