Mile 172 Report
Heceta Beach North, Driftwood Shores
December 31, 2010
A large concrete block that had been on the north part of mile 172 has been transported to the south end of mile 172 near Driftwood Shores.
Report Details
A large concrete block that had been on the north part of mile 172 has been transported to the south end of mile 172 near Driftwood Shores.The pieces of plastic in the driftline are substantially larger than we have seen for awhile.
Conditions
Temperature: 39 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 1.7 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 23. Number of dogs: 9. Walking or running: 21. Photography: 1. Other Activities: Bicycling - 1.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 18.
Notable Wildlife
One flock of 11 Sanderling. 1 dead sea lion or seal. A lot of kelp. 7 dead birds in advanced state of decomposition.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Wood pieces.
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