Newport, Oregon — The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) opens its renovated Connected Coasts gallery and new Sea Jelly gallery to the public on Oct. 31. The reimagined Connected Coasts gallery, formerly Coastal Waters, reflects the interconnectedness of ocean ecosystems, with new exhibits that highlight diverse marine life found near and far from the Oregon coast, and the conservation efforts that protect them. Connected Coasts houses iconic tropical species, including potbelly seahorses, lionfish, and live corals, which were diligently reared behind-the-scenes over the past several years in preparation for the gallery’s debut.