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.
Faculty in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife are currently conducting research on a diverse array of topics in North America, as well as internationally. Want to see where?
Our Students
Xavier Tacker | Class of 2024 | Natural Resources | BioResource Research
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. | 1st Generation College Student
Olivia Boisen | Graduate Student | Class Of 2026 | Mission Viejo, CA
Fisheries Science | Hatfield Marine Science Center | Cal State Monterey Bay
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Point Blue Conservation Science
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Window strikes are deadly to birds; OSU student explains how to steer them to safety
OSU undergrad Jayshaun Talbert was collecting evidence for his research on birds flying to their death into windows when he got a call last...

First images and data of a shark hit by a hunted ship – turned out to be an endangered species
Using a monitoring gadget akin to a FitBit, paired with a camera, researchers gathered data that gave them a rare chance to understand how...

Oregon-Based Study Shows Widespread Microplastics Contamination in Seafood
A study is pointing to the issue of microplastics contamination in the food chain. Specifically, according to a study recently published in ...

Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?
Susanne Brander, an ecotoxicologist at Oregon State University, says it's not helpful to "elicit a gigantic state of alarm," but she agrees that...

Op-ed: A stalled global plastic treaty threatens our future fertility
A major sticking point in negotiations remains the regulation of plastic chemicals, many of which impact our hormones and ability to reproduce...