EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The state is considering three more areas on the Oregon coast to be designated as marine reserves.
Last year, the state named two marine reserves — one at Otter Rock between Newport and Depoe Bay, and the other at Red Fish Rocks near Port Orford.
The classification allows more scientific study and prohibits fishing in that area.
Jessica Sall with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife told KLCC-FM in Eugene that community teams are looking at three additional locations — Cape Falcon, Cascade Head and Cape Perpetua.
The teams are taking public comment on the proposed marine reserves through September 15.
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Information from: KLCC-FM, http://www.klcc.org/
