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.
🎣 Fishing & Boating Safety
Safe adventures start with knowing the basics!
Kids’ Corner puts an emphasis on helping young anglers learn about staying safe around
the water and while enjoying Oregon’s fishing and marine environment.
Stay tuned for more details about the 2027 Kids’ Corner activities!
🐟 Meet the Fish
Learn about some of the fish found in Oregon’s coastal and ocean waters — how to
identify them and what makes each species unique.
From salmon to rockfish, discover some of the species that make our coastal waters so special!
🌊 Ocean Activities
Kids’ Corner is all about helping young ocean explorers learn more about fishing, boating
and our coastal environment through fun, hands-on activities.
More 2027 activities will be announced as plans are finalized!
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 resources 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!