Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness was added to Your Favorites!
Oceanside, Oregon
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Established in 1907, it was created to protect seabird colonies and marine mammals.
The refuge is a critical habitat for tufted puffins and the largest colony of common murres south of Alaska.
To protect the sensitive wildlife, the refuge is closed to human visitors, ensuring minimal disturbance.
The rocks are a popular haul-out site for Steller sea lions, which are listed as a threatened species.
It is one of the 20 National Wildlife Refuges in the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
The refuge was instrumental in the early conservation movement, highlighting the importance of protecting wildlife habitats.
