Haystack Rock Awareness Program

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Meet the Giant Acorn Barnacle! Here at Haystack Rock, we are lucky enough to see this alien-looking animal during low tides. Most people see barnacles when they are out of the water, and don’t fully see how special they are. Barnacles are a great reminder to pay attention to your surroundings and look closely, sometimes the most fascinating things are more common than you think.

08/28/2026

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08/24/2026

Join us beneath the waves at Haystack Rock 🌊 (No cameras were harmed during the making of this video). The intertidal zone is home to so many beautiful creatures. How many can you count in this video? We’ll get you started: Giant Green Anemone, Giant Acorn Barnacle, Dungeness Crab…As always, when visiting Haystack Rock please remember to mind the signs, respect the wildlife, and Tidepool Responsibly. Thank you for cherishing this amazing place with us!

08/20/2026

Aggregating Anemones are one of the coolest creatures we find in the tide pools at Haystack Rock, and one of the most overlooked. These animals are amazing, and oftentimes easy to step on. Remember to always watch where you’re stepping while navigating tide pools, there could be hundreds of animals where you never thought to look 🌊

08/16/2026

The sounds of the coast 🌊 Some clips from our low tides last week. Can anyone identify any bird calls??
(We’ll give you a hint: one is the most common seabird in Oregon) As always, when you visit Haystack Rock please remember to mind the signs, respect the wildlife, and Tidepool Responsibly. Thank you for cherishing this amazing place with us!

08/14/2026

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