Welcome to Kids’ Corner – a place for young ocean explorers!
Dive in and discover fish, wildlife, and hands-on fun along our coast. Whether you’re learning something
new or just exploring, this is your spot at the Saltwater Sportfishing Show.
🗺️ Scavenger Hunt
🎯 Join the Kids’ Treasure Hunt!
Follow the map, visit each stop, and collect your treasure along the way!
Pick up your Treasure Map at Kids’ Corner and explore the show!
🎣 Learn how to cast a line
🧵 See how knots are tied
🐟 Explore fishing gear up close
👀 Talk with real anglers
Treasure maps will be available at Kids’ Corner during the show!
🐟 Meet the Fish
Learn about some of the fish you might see along the Oregon coast—how to identify them and what makes each species unique.
From salmon to rockfish, discover the species that make our coastal waters so special.
🌊 Ocean Activities
From knot tying to casting and exploring fishing gear, Kids’ Corner is packed with
hands-on activities designed to get young anglers excited about the water.
Ocean Fun Facts
🐟 Rockfish can live longer than your grandparents
🐠 Salmon travel hundreds of miles to return home
🌊 The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth
🦀 Dungeness crab is one of the most popular catches on the West Coast
⚓ Wearing a life jacket can save your life—even strong swimmers need one
🌊 Keep Exploring at Home
Keep the adventure going at home with fun, hands-on learning from trusted partners like Oregon Sea Grant
and Hatfield Marine Science Center. Perfect for curious kids and future anglers.
Explore More Ocean Learning
Bring real ocean science into your home or classroom with interactive lessons, maps, and activities from the
Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems (NANOOS).
Lesson Plans
Engaging, standards-based lessons for all grade levels.
Areas of Emphasis
Explore key ocean science focus areas like climate, ecosystems, and coastal hazards.
Education Resources
Maps, data, and interactive activities for students and educators.
Education Partners
Organizations working together to support ocean learning.
Student Experiences
Hands-on opportunities and real-world ocean adventures.
Kids Corner at the Show
Coming to the Saltwater Sportfishing Show?
Visit Kids Corner Headquarters to pick up your scavenger hunt and explore the show!