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Gold Beach, Oregon
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The refuge hosts over 1.2 million seabirds, including species like the tufted puffin and common murre, making it a vital nesting ground along the Pacific Coast.
The islands are protected as critical habitats for wildlife, and public access is restricted to minimize human disturbance to the sensitive ecosystems.
These formations stretch along 320 miles of the Oregon coast, providing diverse habitats for marine and avian species.
It is one of six refuges in the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which collectively safeguard diverse coastal ecosystems.
Several islands within the refuge serve as haul-out sites and breeding grounds for these marine mammals.
Some islands were used by Native American tribes for fishing and gathering, highlighting their cultural importance long before they became protected areas.
