Ecola Point is designated as a Marine Conservation Area (MCA) to preserve and strengthen the ecological integrity of the site through education, monitoring, and ecosystem-based management.
You can help safeguard this remarkable area by following tidepool etiquette and the site-specific regulations. Check out the tide, beach safety tips, and tidepool species guide to best enjoy the wonders of this site.
At Ecola Point MCA there is no take of shellfish or other invertebrates in the intertidal, except single mussels may be taken for bait while fishing. No collection of marine plants, seaweeds and kelps is allowed.*
Ecola Point MCA includes intertidal and shallow subtidal areas starting to the northeast of Bald Point, encompassing Ecola Point to the area north of Waterfall Creek to the south (OAR 141-142-0160).
* View the Oregon Administrative Rules that apply at the Marine Conservation Area:
- Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)
- Chapter 736 Division 21 - Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD)
- Chapter 141 Division 142 - Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL)
Tidepool creatures are protected by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) regulations. Check "marine zone" regulations for fish and invertebrates and ocean shore recreation rules for marine plants, kelps and seaweeds and non-living items.