Oregon State Ichthyology Collection

Oregon State Ichthyology Collection The fish collection of Oregon State University containing everything from Tui chub, rockfish and sal

Containing approximately a quarter million preserved specimens of fishes, as well as associated genetic resources, the OSIC is a biodiversity library focused on documenting, understanding and protecting the fishes of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The OSIC supports research on macroevolution, taxonomy, biogeography, genetics, evolution, conservation, anatomy and ecology, loans specimens to rese

archers inside and outside Oregon, engages students in classes on ichthyology and fish systematics, supports undergraduate experiential learning and credit, and hosts school groups for hands-on educational activities using an extensive teaching collection.

34 Students in FW 316 (Systematics of Fishes) visited the Willamette River last Friday to gain hands-on experience with ...
06/02/2026

34 Students in FW 316 (Systematics of Fishes) visited the Willamette River last Friday to gain hands-on experience with fish sampling and identification techniques.

Field trips like these provide valuable opportunities to connect classroom concepts with real-world applications while exploring the diversity of fishes found in Oregon's waterways. Students also met and learned valuable skills from some amazing USFWS and ODFW biologists during this trip!

Many thanks to the professional staff and volunteers who made this trip possible!

Shout out to Carol Mc Kiel from College of Science, Oregon State University for all of her wonderful outreach! Check out...
05/29/2026

Shout out to Carol Mc Kiel from College of Science, Oregon State University for all of her wonderful outreach! Check out those fishes from the OSIC staged for today’s Oregon Charter Schools conference!

Carol's winter and early spring term outreach activities incorporated specimens from the OSU Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences's OSIC and Wildlife Collections. Since January, Carol has connected these specimens with approximately 490 K–12 and prospective college students through 8 events and 11 presentations across Oregon. These programs promoted interest in science, biodiversity, and STEM careers through hands-on engagement, and we're grateful that Carol has been able to include them in the program!

The Spring 2026 OSIC Newsletter is here! 🐟 This issue highlights collections-based teaching in FW 315 & FW 316, undergra...
05/18/2026

The Spring 2026 OSIC Newsletter is here! 🐟

This issue highlights collections-based teaching in FW 315 & FW 316, undergraduate research, outreach events across Oregon, student involvement in the OSIC, and more from the Oregon State Ichthyology Collection. Go check it out!

Link to newsletter in our bio (via Linktree), or here: https://ichthyology.oregonstate.edu/ichthyology/about/current-osic-newsletter

One more for the upcoming and movie!Happy and
05/04/2026

One more for the upcoming and movie!

Happy and

May the 4th be with you! ✨🐟We’re celebrating Star Wars Day the fishy way, with a cast of finned characters inspired by a...
05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you! ✨🐟

We’re celebrating Star Wars Day the fishy way, with a cast of finned characters inspired by a galaxy far, far away.

Swipe through to meet some of our favorite Star Wars–inspired aquatic characters! Who's your pick from this galaxy?

Dam Proud Day is here! 🧡Want to support students, research, and hands-on learning? Consider donating to one of the 30 Co...
04/29/2026

Dam Proud Day is here! 🧡

Want to support students, research, and hands-on learning? Consider donating to one of the 30 College of Agricultural Sciences - Oregon State University initiatives and/or to one of the many wonderful student clubs like The Fisheries and Wildlife Club through this event! Every donation over the next 24 hours helps amplify the impact -- no gift is too small!

Through programs in CAS and OSU Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences your support helps prepare students for meaningful careers and real-world impact.

👉 Be part of it and show what it means to be !

🔗 link to Dam Proud Day giving site: https://www.damproudday.org

And while the next 24 hours are all about Dam Proud Day, we’re excited to share that the OSIC now has a direct donation option for those interested in supporting our mission. We’d love your support in the future!

Fin-troduction Friday! 🐟This week we’re featuring the Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), a fast-moving predator foun...
04/25/2026

Fin-troduction Friday! 🐟

This week we’re featuring the Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), a fast-moving predator found in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world. With its sleek body, sharp teeth, and powerful bursts of speed, this species is built for hunting in open water and around reefs.

Fun fact!
Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) rely on quick bursts of speed and keen eyesight to ambush prey, sometimes striking in a flash before their target can react.

FIN-troduction Friday (Double Feature!) 🐟🐟We’re back with a double this week! Meet the Wolf-eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus...
04/21/2026

FIN-troduction Friday (Double Feature!) 🐟🐟

We’re back with a double this week! Meet the Wolf-eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus), a coastal species known for its eel-like body, powerful jaws, and strong pair bonds. Despite the name, it’s not a true eel but a member of the wolffish family.

Fun fact!
Wolf-eels (Anarrhichthys ocellatus) form long-term pairs and work together to guard their eggs, coiling around them to help protect and oxygenate them until they hatch.

See you Friday for the next one!

Welcome back to !Today, we're highlighting a new team, the Mississippi Mud Monsters, which joined the Frontier League i...
04/20/2026

Welcome back to !

Today, we're highlighting a new team, the Mississippi Mud Monsters, which joined the Frontier League in 2025. The newly developed team will be cheered on by their new mascot, Fish. The official mascot, Fish, has the fins of and the whiskers of a , which is pretty cool!

Mississippi will kick off their first season on Thursday, May 8 against the Florence Y’alls.

We had a great time at Hatfield Marine Science Day!Thanks to everyone who stopped by our Ocean Design Lab: Why Fish Look...
04/13/2026

We had a great time at Hatfield Marine Science Day!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our Ocean Design Lab: Why Fish Look the Way They Do to explore how fish bodies, fins, and mouths connect to how they move, eat, and survive.

These photos feature students from the Fin & Form Lab, including Emma, Roman, and Malibu, who helped make the day so interactive and fun. Not pictured are Rebecca, collections manager Alvaro, and curator Mike, who were also part of making this event a success throughout the day.

We loved connecting with so many curious minds. Hope to see you at the next event!

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