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.
The largest city along the Oregon Coast is Coos Bayâpopulation 16,000âin Coos County on the South Coast. U.S. Route 101 is the primary highway from Astoria to Brookings, and is known for its scenic overlooks of the Pacific Ocean. There are over 80 state parks and recreation areas along the Oregon Coast.