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Oregon Rocky Shores
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| Introduction to Oregon Rocky Shores |
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South side of Ecola State Park
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Rocky shores are a defining feature of the dramatic 360-mile long coastline of Oregon. Tidepools, cliffs, rocks, and submerged reefs support an ecologically rich and diverse ecosystem at the boundary of the land and sea along 161 miles (41%) of Oregon’s shoreline. These rocky shore areas, particularly the 82 miles (21%) of rocky intertidal habitat, attract thousands of visitors annually. Rocky shores are thus resources of high ecologic, economic, and social value to a wide range of stakeholders from local communities to state agencies and citizens of the world at large. Oregon Parks & Recreation Department (OPRD) is charged with overseeing the management of Oregon’s Ocean Shore Recreation Area, which includes all beaches and rocky shores along the coast.
For more information visit our new tidepool site!
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