Report Details

Lots of whale watching activity by small boats from Depoe Bay. About six to twelve whales commonly spotted 1/4 to 1/2 mole offshore of Milepost 229. Healthy looking kelp beds immediately offshore of the rocky bluff along much of this mile. Harbor seals often sighted in the kelp beds. Also lots of seagulls and many flights of brown pelicans north and south skimming over the water near the shore.

Conditions

Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 6. Walking or running: 2. Other Activities: 4, Constr, workers.

Driftline Content

Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam.

New Development

Bluff development.

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Mile 229

July 16, 2022

News of a dead sea lion was circulating in our community of Little Whale Cove the week of July 11.

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Mile 229

December 13, 2020

King Tide of 10.

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Mile 229

December 22, 2018

Mile # 229 consists of a rocky basalt coastline which rises approximately 50-70 feet from the ocean, making the area close to the ocean inaccessible.

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Mile 229

August 28, 2018

Observed young Black Oystercatcher and parent on the rocks near the whale watching platform.

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Mile 229

November 4, 2017

Pictures were taken from a central point along mile 229 looking to the north and south

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Mile 229

July 13, 2013

MP229 Description90% of the mile is a pillow basalt headland rising approximately 50 feet above mean sea level.

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Mile 229

December 14, 2012

Observed high tide (King Tide) at 11:50 a.

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Mile 229

November 12, 2010

Beautiful fall day between storms.

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