Newport’s proximity to a rich coastal ecosystem gives visitors plenty of opportunities to connect directly with sea life. Commercial and recreational fishing anchor the local economy, leveraging the area’s abundance of species like salmon, tuna, rockfish, and crab. Walk down Port Dock 5 on the bayfront to see fishermen in action, or head to the Oregon Coast Aquarium to engage with the marine world in an educational and immersive way. Poke around in tide pools at low tide and see how many creatures you can identify!

In a state where 90% of the seafood consumed on the Oregon coast is imported form another state or country, Newport is trying to do things differently. That’s where organizations like Central Coast Food Web and the Yaquina Lab come into play, creating space for local fishermen to process their own catch to sell directly to the community as well as providing space for aquaculture and sea urchin ranching. Read more about it via the blog post ¨Keeping Oregon Seafood in Oregon.¨