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Newport, Oregon
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The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, built in 1871, is the only existing wooden lighthouse in Oregon and was decommissioned just three years after it was first lit.
The Yaquina Bay Bridge, completed in 1936, is an iconic example of Art Deco architecture and was part of the New Deal projects during the Great Depression.
The bay's diverse habitats attract a variety of bird species, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers, especially during migration seasons.
The bay area has been inhabited by Native American tribes for thousands of years, with the Yaquina people being the original inhabitants before European settlement.
The bay serves as a bustling hub for commercial fishing, particularly for Dungeness crab, which is a significant contributor to the local economy.
Located just south of the bay, the aquarium is renowned for its exhibits on marine life native to the Oregon coast, including sea otters and a walk-through tunnel surrounded by sharks.
The treacherous waters and shifting sands near the bay have led to numerous shipwrecks over the centuries, some of which are still explored by divers today.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center, located on the bay, is a leading research facility for marine and coastal sciences, affiliated with Oregon State University.
