When hundreds or thousands of coral polyps build their skeletons close together, they create a calcium carbonate structure that provides habitat and food for a variety of organisms. This is known as a coral reef. Explore a virtual coral reef. More Info - Common Coral Forms; More Info - Fringing Reefs
Arch Cape is an unincorporated community in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. It is located along the Pacific coast about 4 miles south of Cannon Beach. The Arch Cape post office, established in 1912, has ZIP code 97102. The community was named for a natural arch in the coastal rocks.
There is normally a highway cleanup starting at 10 AM on the day of the Community Club meeting. Meet at the church. Arch Cape Water and Sanitary District meetings are held the second Friday of each month, 6 PM at the Arch Cape fire station. Ocean temperature in Arch Cape measured August 15, 2015 was 18 degrees C which is 64.6 degrees F. Tide information. You will find some personal web pages here.