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Busy day at the beach--warm summer weekend. Over 100 people, mostly sitting but also walking, surfing (about 15 surfers), playing in the tides, etc. Indian Beach and Ecola Point parking lots were consistently full.A LOT of litter (picked up) and many fires, with picnic debris in them. Several dead birds, a dead fish, and a skull of a mammal (photos attached). Usual erosion. Many seagulls, not afraid of human activity.No major violations (other than some fires near beach logs) and the litter. No actions taken.

Conditions

Temperature: 78 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate.

Human Activities

Number of people: 115. Number of dogs: 12. Walking or running: 25. Playing in surf: 15. Playing in sand: 15. Sitting: 45. Surfing: 15. A LOT of litter and many fires--some were left unattended while still hot, with glass and cans in them. Witnessed human activity did not present any violations--most people just enjoying the beach.

Concerns

Fire, Litter

Apparent violations: fires near beach log accumulation.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 95.

Notable Wildlife

seagulls, murres, etc.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 3. Enganglement: 1. some photos attached, not able to identify

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

no concentration, but did see one large dead fish skeleton.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.

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