When hundreds or thousands of coral polyps build their skeletons close together, they create a calcium carbonate structure that provides habitat and food for a variety of organisms. This is known as a coral reef. Explore a virtual coral reef. More Info - Common Coral Forms; More Info - Fringing Reefs
Arch Cape is an unincorporated community in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. It is located along the Pacific coast about 4 miles south of Cannon Beach. The Arch Cape post office, established in 1912, has ZIP code 97102. The community was named for a natural arch in the coastal rocks.
Coos Bay was established in the 1850âs as Marshfield, but changed its name to Coos Bay in 1944. Yearâs later, the citiesâ of Empire and Eastside merged with Coos Bay. Coos Bay is the largest city on the Oregon Coast with a current population of 15,470 and also the birthplace of legendary runner Steve Prefontaine.