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https://www.reefcheck.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/oregon.jpg400270In April, seven intrepid divers slid into the cold Oregon water off Port Orford to practice conducting surveys and to become the first ever Reef Check citizen scientists in Oregon. This class was the first step in launching the Reef Check Oregon program to help protect and preserve Oregon’s kelp forests. We also welcome Diana Hollingshead to our team as the Reef Check Oregon Volunteer Coordinator.