Winter Waters Bandon

We’re SO excited to be bringing the Winter Waters series to Bandon, Oregon for a seaweed and seafood-action packed day on Saturday, February 20th, 2026. Details are coming soon but so far you can expect an aquaculture tour at Port of Bandon, to learn about dulse farming and urchin ranching!

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During this aquaculture tour, attendees will learn from Alanna, Winter Waters co-founder and sales manager at Oregon Seaweed. Attendees will explore the differences between land-based and water-based seaweed aquaculture, why certain species thrive better in one system over the other, and what regulations currently prevent Oregon from laying kelp lines directly in the ocean. Pacific dulse is the only locally grown species at the moment, so if you have attend any Winter Waters events, you will likely taste it.

We’ll also learn about the recently developed urchin ranching tanks from Jeff Griffen, port manager. Learn about the anatomy and physiology of sea urchins, and how their unchecked population has contributed to the decline of kelp forests and how urchin ranching is helping.

Thank you to Travel Southern Oregon Coast and Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation for sponsoring this day of events!