Mile 171 Report
Heceta Beach South, almost to North Jetty
February 8, 2013
Clear, cold and windy afternoon stroll on Heceta Beach.
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Clear, cold and windy afternoon stroll on Heceta Beach. Found several "Salp" tunicates washed ashore. All were 4-5 inches long.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -1.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Walking or running: 2. Other Activities: 1 - clamming.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Several Salp tunicates washed ashore
Driftline Content
Shells.
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