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Hatfield Marine Science Center

Massive whale skeleton displayed outdoors beside pathways.

Marine Marvel

Photos by Brian Horne & Mark Farley

This image shows Oregon State’s Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building, a multi-story building complex surrounded by a landscaped outdoor area. The building has a sleek, angular design with black and glass exterior. The grounds feature a wide concrete walkway leading up to the entrance, with grassy areas and small trees on either side. The sky in the background has an orange-yellow sunset glow, creating a warm, vibrant atmosphere.

Built for the Big One

By Katherine Cusumano, MFA ‘24

Shark swimming in water

Fear in the Water

By Cathleen Hockman-Wert

A group of people at a rocky beach or coastline. There are two adults and two children standing near the water's edge, with a large black shaggy dog sitting on the sand. The scenery includes rocky cliffs or formations in the background and the ocean. The people are dressed casually - one person is wearing a red jacket, and the others are in various casual attire suitable for a beach outing. The group seems to be observing something in the water or along the shoreline together.

For the Love of the Sea

By Kevin Miller, ‘78

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