CLIMATE RESEARCH PROJECTS
Pheno-Cam Project
UPLANDS: A photo diary of a plant’s life. Studying plant phenology through the use of remote cameras. Volunteers help set up and deploy special cameras, download and sort images, and share phenological data with the world on Nature’s Notebook in this study of the UPLANDS.
Green Crab
RIVER/ESTUARINE: In this collaborative monitoring project, we captured Green Crabs using fukui traps at 3 sites (6 traps per site) at Salmon River Estuary. Methods for this community-science effort are consistent with other coastal monitoring projects,allowing for coast-wide data compatibility.
Invasion by European Green Crabs (Carcinus maenas) has been linked to patterns of warm ocean currents, particularly those associated with strong El Niño events. These crabs do not out-compete native crabs for food,rather, they damage Eelgrass (Zostera marina) beds that provide key habitat for many species of crustaceans,fish, and other creatures.
Climate Invader
After 2 years of monitoring, we have found that there is a self-reproducing population of Green Crabs at Salmon River Estuary. We have also seen strong variation in captured crab numbers between the 2 years of this study.
Sea Star Monitoring
NEARSHORE: A star spangled tidepool adventure. Gain expert knowledge of every child favorite tidepool species, and record valuable data under the guidance of marine biologists, as we monitor the health of these organisms of the NEARSHORE.
Ocean Acidification Monitoring
NEARSHORE: With increase carbon dioxide comes increased threat of Ocean Acidification, requiring ongoing monitoring. Enjoy a morning with Dick Vander Schaaf, Associate Coast and Marine Conservation Director, for The Nature Conservancy of Oregon deploying a highly sensitive pH and temperature instrument in the Cascade Head Marine Reserve.
WRACK LINE
OCEANIC: Help science by capturing what is washing ashore using a simple smartphone app. Make Observations by taking photos of the plants and animals that line the high tide mark as in indicator of life in the ocean.
VIDEO: The WRACK LINE Project introduced in 2 minutes.
EASY As 1,2,3,4
Download the iNaturalist App (Android / iPhone)
Join the WRACK LINE Project on iNaturalist
Make Observations from the high tide line on the app
Add your Observations to the WRACK LINE Project
Need Help? View the How To use iNaturalist Video
