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I hiked over the saddle from LWC to Big Whale Cove and strolled along the north-side beach from west to east and back. In between the beached logs are numerous plastic water bottles and scattered pieces of styrofoam. There was also a dead and decaying sea lion and several live ones swimming in the cove. It was obvious from their tracks that at least two had been sunning on the beach prior to my visit.

Conditions

Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 6.7 feet.

Human Activities

No human activity on a Thursday afternoon on the North beach of Big Whale Cove

Notable Wildlife

Three to four sea lions? swimming offshore in Big Whale Cove

Stranded Marine Mammals

Total stranded mammals: 1. One dead sea lion on beach.

Driftline Content

Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Observed several dozen plastic water bottles in between driftwood

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Mile 228

July 18, 2023

Clear, warm, calm day with no adverse human behavior.

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August 8, 2020

Excluding by sea, the entry to Whale Cove beach requires passage on private property and an easement provided by USFW, so it was unusual to find such a collection of beachgoers.

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October 23, 2018

All human activity was at the Rocky Creek wayside, not Whale Cove.

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May 5, 2018

Both the Whale Cove beach and Rocky Creek wayside were in good condition as usual, however there were rubber surf boards and a downspout that were found both on the beach below the houses on the bluff and hung up among small vegetation on the cliff in between the houses and the beach.

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January 18, 2018

Although not king tide level, high waves at high tide on Jan 18, 2018 reached all the way into the inner reaches of Whale Cove's sandy cliffs.

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January 2, 2018

Coast Guard and Depoe Bay fire crews rescued a 19-year-old male hiker in the vicinity of Whale Cove, after he reportedly suffered seizures and became immobilized Tuesday evening.

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October 15, 2017

Both Whale Cove and Rocky Creek were in good shape and quite free of debris.

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March 19, 2017

There was a notable increase in driftwood and debris that had washed up onto the Whale Cove beach.

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