The Blue Line — A Coastal Field Trip
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10am-5pm
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 are on sale now, so get your while you can! Tickets start at $5 - we want this event to be accessible to all.
Winter Waters is taking over Newport, Oregon with events over the weekend of February 6-8 2026. See the full lineup HERE.
Newport is the place to be if you want to learn about sustainable seafood fisheries, aquaculture, sea life, and conservation. Plus, there’s incredible food in Newport!
If you’re traveling to Newport from out of town, we recommend coming out Friday, February 6th, so you can join us for the Marine Reserves Trivia or to make sure you get here with plenty of time to participate on the morning of Saturday, February 7th.
Please take advantage of the following accommodation deals:
Sweet Homes Vacation Rentals - 15% off the nightly rate discount specifically for bookings Feb. 6-8, 2026 at any Sweet Homes vacation rental in their collection. Use code: WINTERWATERS
The Louie Boutique Motel - 15% off the nightly rate discount specifically for bookings Feb. 6-8, 2026. Use code: WINTERWATERS
Newport Belle - 20% off the nightly rate discount specifically for bookings Feb. 5-9, 2026. Use code: WinterWaters20 (Rachelle & Alanna have both stayed here before and LOVED it)
Winter Waters is taking over Newport, Oregon with public events over the weekend of February 6-8, 2026. Huge thank you to Discover Newport and Laura Anderson of Yaquina Lab/Central Coast Foods Web for your support. Additional sponsors: Pacific Seafood, Oregon Coast Bank, Thompson’s Sanitary Service, Englund Marine, and the Oregon Albacore Commission.
See all Newport events HERE.
