Mile 220 Report
Yaquina Head north, Schooner Creek south
June 23, 2012
There is a new layer of sand on this beach disguising the ocean debris underneath.
Report Details
There is a new layer of sand on this beach disguising the ocean debris underneath. Very little debris seen today. There were about 20-25 people enjoying the low tide (-1). Much more of the beach was accessible today and people were exploring the exposed areas. Erosion of the bluff continues to be a feature of this beach. There are many exposed drain pipes and one storm sewer has fallen to the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 20. Walking or running: 20. Playing in sand: 4. Sitting: 2. Tidepooling: 15. It was a low tide, so people were walking on the rocks and looking in tidal areas.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5.
Notable Wildlife
Very few birds on the beach.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Small rocks. No debris except high on the beach.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
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