Food

How to forage for food on the Oregon coast

By Julianne Sato-Parker and Brooke Herbert (OPB)
May 6, 2025 1 p.m.

It’s surprisingly simple if you know where to look

The Pacific Northwest has one of the most abundant tidal ecosystems in the world. The ocean conditions are cold, murky and nutrient-dense, conditions that provide fuel for life on shore. Alanna Kieffer studied marine biology and eventually left a career in marine research to start her own business – Shifting Tides – where she teaches people how to forage for food in the coastal ecosystem.

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