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PacWave makes the most of funding delays by sparking curiosity in scientists, students

PacWave funding delays postpone wave energy device deployments off Oregon while researchers use the pause to expand marine studies.
Educators and students aboard the R/V Pacific Storm collected sediment samples to study seafloor life near PacWave South.
Researchers established a long-term baseline to compare ecological conditions once devices are deployed.
Ghost shrimp and sand dollars were found offshore, prompting questions about species distribution and predator–prey dynamics.
The program exposes OSU scientists and OCCC students to real-world marine research at sea.
The PacWave South site sits seven miles offshore near Newport, with cables buried up to a meter beneath the seafloor.
PacWave aims to attract clients to test various wave energy converter designs once funding resumes.
The project blends research with education, giving students a glimpse of marine science careers.
The fieldwork included daily sampling activities, ship safety briefings, and data collection tasks for students and staff.

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