Mile 171 Report
Heceta Beach South, almost to North Jetty
June 21, 2013
There is nn ice chest 2' by 3' approximately 2' high halfway between Driftwood Shores and North Jetty above driftline.
Report Details
There is nn ice chest 2' by 3' approximately 2' high halfway between Driftwood Shores and North Jetty above driftline. No markings; wiring still attached on inside of box.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Tide Level: -1.3 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 6.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. One mans sneaker, child's plastic watering can, plastic bottle, assorted plastic pieces
Man-made Modifications
Sand dunes near Driftwood Shores have drifted south; runoff from creek also shifted southward.
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