Otter Rock Marine Garden

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Key Information

TYPE

MPA

DESIGNATION

Marine Garden

LOCATED IN

USA

AREA

0.16 km²	MARINE AREA
0.21 km²	TOTAL AREA ⁱ

MANAGED BY

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife; Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Management Website

LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)

Less restrictive ⁱ

At least one species- or gear-specific restriction applies (beyond permit requirements or generally applicable restrictions)

DATA SOURCE(S)

Boundary: NOAA MPA Center (Unmodified)

DATA VERSION

2.0

LAST REVIEWED

November 2023

OTHER DATABASES

World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) ID: 555655670

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Purpose

Marine gardens are specially protected areas in which it is illegal to collect marine invertebrates or plants, with the seven gardens in Oregon established as educational and recreational areas for visitors to learn more about intertidal ecosystems. Otter Rock is a popular recreation area complete with intertidal habitat, seabird colonies, and a frequent harbor seal haulout.

Species of Concern: Multiple, Marine shellfish, Invertebrates, Sea Urchins, Seaweed, Marine plants

Regulations Summary

Restrictions

1. It is unlawful to take shellfish and invertebrates, including sea urchins or California sea cucumbers, for commercial purposes.
2. A person may not pick, cut, mutilate, trim, uproot, remove or attempt to take or possess any living or non-living plants.
This area includes tide pools, and rocky or sandy beaches between extreme high and low tides.

Allowed

Sport fishing is allowed, subject to Oregon fishing regulations. Single mussels may be taken for bait.
Permitted fishing is subject to license, minimum size and maximum catch limits, method of fishing, seasons and closures, as described in the Oregon Sport Fishing regulations.