Marine Reserves Trivia
Save the date: February 6, 2026
Hosted in collaboration with Cape Perpetua Collaborative, Friends of Otter Rock, Oregon Marine Reserves Partnership, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Each of Oregon’s 5 marine reserves is unique. They are different shapes and sizes and hold distinct habitats and biological characteristics. Come learn about Oregon’s marine reserves, areas of no harvest that serve as living laboratories for our nearshore environment. Get quizzed on your knowledge of Oregons nearshore environments, coastal geography and oceanography, and regulations around them, all while competing for some rad prizes. You are bound to learn a lot!
Oregon’s system of marine reserves and protected areas is an investment in the health and future of its ocean.
A decade ago, the state of Oregon recognized the importance of studying and protecting our dynamic coasts, and designated our Marine Reserves and Marine Protected Areas. Marine reserves and protected areas have been created around the world to achieve different goals. The purpose and goals of Oregon’s marine reserves are to conserve marine habitats and biodiversity, provide a framework for scientific research and effectiveness monitoring; and avoid significant adverse social and economic impacts on ocean users and coastal communities.
Winter Waters is taking over Newport, Oregon with public events over the weekend of February 7th & 8th, 2026. Huge thank you to Discover Newport for your support. Click here to see other events.
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)