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Fishing is an important part of Oregon's culture. The Western Fisheries Research Center (WFRC) has been conducting research in Oregon for many years to provide information that can be used by managers to help keep fish and other parts of the ecosystem healthy. Below are examples of some of WFRC's studies.
Suggested Citation
Thorsteinson, L., 2005, Biological science in Oregon: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2006-3067, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20063067.