King Tides vs Large Waves

Time to clear up some confusion about King Tides. Many people think they’re about big waves, but that’s not quite right.

Dec 3, 2025 • Alanna Kieffer

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November 2025

From Disappearance to Revival: Oregon's Second Chance with Sea Otters

Learn about the disappearance of Sea otters along Oregon's coast and what the Elakha Alliance is doing to bring them back. Written for Ridgeline…

Nov 23, 2025 • Alanna Kieffer

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Ohhhh, the Great Debate: Fresh vs. Frozen Seafood Frozen Seafood

One of my least favorite misconceptions! As we enter the seasons when ocean conditions make it a bit harder to find freshly caught seafood in markets, I…

Nov 11, 2025 • Alanna Kieffer

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Bull Kelp Pickles & Salvaging Seaweed in Oregon

Using what washes ashore...

Nov 4, 2025 • Alanna Kieffer

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Q & A for Oregon ocean and seafood related content!

I’d love to hear from you directly, what do you want to learn about next?

Nov 3, 2025 • Alanna Kieffer

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October 2025

Where I Stayed on a Northern California Roadtrip

From campsites to luxury hotels ...

Oct 25, 2025 • Alanna Kieffer

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Razor Clam Foraging in Oregon

Arguably one of Oregon's most iconic shellfish and my all time favorite one to forage.

Oct 19, 2025 • Alanna Kieffer

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Tied to the Tides

A Life Shaped by the Rhythm of the Oregon Coast

Oct 8, 2025 • Alanna Kieffer

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September 2025

How Tides Work & How to Read a Tide Chart

Discover the natural rhythms behind tides and learn how to read tide charts with confidence. Tides may seem complicated at first, but they follow…

Sep 26, 2025 • Alanna Kieffer

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August 2025

Exploring Oregon's Tidepools: A Guide to Common Marine Invertebrates

Discover the fascinating, spineless creatures that call Oregon’s intertidal zones home—from sea stars to anemones and everything in between

Aug 30, 2025 • Alanna Kieffer

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Oregon Albacore Tuna Poke Recipe

Each year, after buying whole Albacore Tuna off the fishing docks in Oregon, I store it in the freezer and make Oregon Albacore Poke throughout the year…

Aug 16, 2025 • Alanna Kieffer

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Albacore Tuna

With Albacore Tuna reaching docks in Oregon, I wanted to do a feature on this incredible fish.

Aug 3, 2025 • Alanna Kieffer

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