Report Details

One person driving within allowed area of beach. Shorebirds foraging in driftline. Newly formed burms of sand between ocean and foredune. 27 pieces of plastic, 1 net and 1 plastic bucket in the driftline. Evidence of an ORV on a restricted portion of the beach. One dead sea lion.

Conditions

Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Other Activities: driving. Evidence of an ORV on a restricted portion of the beach.

Concerns

Litter

Notable Wildlife

Shorebirds foraging in driftline.

Stranded Marine Mammals

Total stranded mammals: 1. sea lion

Driftline Content

27 pieces of plastic, 1 net and 1 plastic bucket.

Natural Changes

Newly formed burms of sand between ocean and foredune.

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Small rocks, wood pieces, land-based debris, plastic pellets and Styrofom in the driftline.

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North Beach on North Spit Coos Bay 3

September 15, 2009

Small rocks, wood pieces and land-based debris in driftline.

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