Undergraduate Programs
Our undergraduates are making a difference by learning about and putting into practice the conservation of biodiversity, management of fish and wildlife, and protection of terrestrial, aquatic, and marine habitats through a degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences.
Graduate Programs
We educate our students to think critically and evaluate problems from a strong background in basic and applied science, fundamental ecological principles, and consideration of social influences on conservation. We strive to help our students succeed through a rich program of field and laboratory coursework and personal advising.
Where in the World is FWCS?
Faculty and students in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences are currently conducting research on a diverse array of topics in North America, as well as internationally. Want to see where?
Our Students
Alexandra M. Avila | PhD Fisheries Science | Quito, Ecuador
Nancy Foster Scholar | NOAA ONMS Outreach Fellow volunteer
First-Generation Female College Student
Events
In the News
10 Questions With… Award-winning “ocean innovator” Wave Moretto
Wave Moretto is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences in the College of Agriculture Sciences. She...
2026 class of Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) scholars
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has named its ...
Gray whale washes ashore near Yachats
A 38-foot female gray whale washed ashore a few miles north of Yachats on Sunday. According to Jim Rice, stranding program manager for the...
Coastal collaboration strengthens fishing safety culture
Commercial fishing remains one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. The fatality rate is 117 deaths per 100,000 workers —...
Skeleton of blue whale that washed up on Oregon coast 11 years ago will soon return, on display
If all goes as planned, the skeleton — after help from scientists and specialists from around the world — will be fully reassembled in May...