Mile 100 Report
Johnson Creek, Bandon Beach
December 29, 2018
The King Tides really changed the landscape at the Tish-a-Tang beach access.
Report Details
The King Tides really changed the landscape at the Tish-a-Tang beach access. Loaded with kelp and timber. As to be expected, whole new waves of plastic also washed ashore, along with ropes and a large shingle was found.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 2.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 30. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 20. Playing in surf: 4. Playing in sand: 5. Photography: 1. Other Activities: several flying kites. lot's of folks enjoying the beach today. Several flying kites. Only one walking his dog.
Concerns
Kelp/algae collection
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
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