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Aquarium Divers

While there are no waves or currents in the large exhibition tanks at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, it's still a challenging environment in which to dive. Professionals and a team of volunteers fend off sharks, eels and a giant Pacific octopus as they clean and maintain the underwater environment, and during visiting hours, they even become part of the exhibit.

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Pacific Lamprey

The pacific lamprey, native to the Northwest, is so primitive that it's ancestors are among the earliest species in the fossil record. The species originated almost 350 million years ago. This unlovely fish was ignored by researchers in favor of game fish such as Trout and Salmon. Researchers near Cedar Creek are now looking more closely at the Lamprey as it's life cycle mimics that of many Salmon.

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Special Track Meet

Steve Amen takes us to a special track meet that isn't about coming in first - it's about making it across the finish line against all odds. Planning, fund raising, and organizing donations and volunteers, the staff at Clackamas ESD work hard to put on this event every year.

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Cascade Head photo essay

Continuing his exploration of Oregon's natural wonders Nick Fisher returns to the Oregon Coast with this short film of Cascade Head. Once again Nick captures the sights and sounds of Oregon's natural beauty. Panoramic views, and wide open skies abound in this detailed exploration. Your sense of time will disappear into the deep blue sea and evergreen coast range.

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