Mile 217 Report
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
December 16, 2012
A very stormy day on the coast.
Report Details
A very stormy day on the coast. Not many people out, just one person walking and another playing with his dog. The tide was high and the waves were coming up to the cliff in some areas. Not much to see on the beach except a lot of marine debris as the tide had been washing completely up the beach in the previous few days. No notable shoreline wildlife or man-made changes. Just a stormy but beautiful day at the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 47 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Storm. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 8.9 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 4.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
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