Mile 117 Report
Cape Arago, Drake Point, North Cove
October 19, 2014
North Cove of Cape Arago was fairly clean of debris other than boat hull on north end.
Report Details
North Cove of Cape Arago was fairly clean of debris other than boat hull on north end. Did remove laundry basket, crab bait basket, water bottle, beer can and piece of flat plastic. Not bad on the small stuff. Three dead seals, one very small, this year's baby.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Tsunami debris at Cape Arago, North Cove, north end just south of the Simpson Reef overlook. Hull of boat is fiberglass and will continue to deteriorate from sunshine and wave action. Breaking up into smaller and smaller pieces. I did contact Oregon State Parks and they said they are working on its removal. Part of the hold up is funding. They were waiting for end of bird nesting and pupping season of seals and sea lions.
Concerns
Litter
Apparent violations: Remains of boat wreck.Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
Contacted Oregon State Park at Sunset Bay.
Jhorse
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