Plastic Crates (IMAGE) Oregon State University Caption These are non-biodegradable items from the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami that were found by Oregon State University researchers along the coast of Oregon. Credit Oregon State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.