Mile 116 Report
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
June 16, 2007
Many people taking advantage of the very low tide.
Report Details
Many people taking advantage of the very low tide. Oregon State Parks had a ranger guide people through the tidepools. I observed enthusiastic, but respectful exploring. Very light wrackline. Observed Two Gumboot Chitons and many purple olive snails at a very low tide. Three to four dead crabs. Heavy human impact (22)- 19 tidepooling and 3 fishing.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: -1.9 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 22. Number of dogs: 1. Tidepooling: 19. Fishing: 3. Lost my notes for this survey, going off memory, will post pix at later date.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 11.
Notable Wildlife
2 Gumboot Chitons, both upside down! Many Purple olive snails in the very low tide.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Saw three or four dead crabs, don't know the species, the bigger kind.
Driftline Content
Very light wrack
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Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
A minus tide brought many visitors to South Cove, one group being led by Larry, a Oregon Shores board member.
Elaine Cramer
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
Two separate study groups were present, one measuring Gumboot Chitons and the surrounding algae and one studying sea urchins, ones living in pits versus ones not. I saw a couple families bringing their small children to South Cove, and a flock of pelicans.
alaingamerica
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
There was a beach hazard statement issued and I wanted to see what impact that would have as we were experiencing the first fine weather after so many weeks of cold rain. I was charmed by a family of six playing on the beach, the children even playing in the water.
Elaine Cramer
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
I was the only person fool enough to the visit South Cove today.
Elaine Cramer
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
A pleasantly mild day made for a good tidepool walk.
alaingamerica
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
There was one dead California Sea Lion low on the beach.
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Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
I returned to Mile 116 for a Sea Star Observation Survey.
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Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
The weather had very light cloud cover, but I logged it as Sunny.
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