The Oregon Coast Rocks! Cape Foulweather Complex Marine Conservation Area

Named by Captain Cook on his voyage to the north Pacific in 1778, Cape Foulweather rises 500 feet above the ocean, providing sweeping views from Yaquina Lighthouse in the south to Cascade Head in the north. If you stand at the scenic viewpoint on a sunny summer day, you're likely to see gray whales feeding in the kelp beds offshore, seabirds resting on the Cape's sheer cliffs, and waves rushing onto the rocks below. For over three years, Audubon Society of Lincoln City worked on a proposal to designate Cape Foulweather as a Marine Conservation Area. In April of 2022, our proposal was unanimously approved by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. The new designation protects seabirds, intertidal life, and kelp forests while still allowing visitors to enjoy and appreciate the wonders of Cape Foulweather. To learn more about how we are supporting the new protective designation at Cape Lookout, visit www.lincolncityaudubon.org/rocky-habitat. Video produced by Michael Sherman of Springfed Media for Audubon Society of Lincoln City.