Mile 215 Report
Yaquina Bay SP, North Jetty Yaquina River
March 5, 2026
An unusually large bundle of kelp was deposited on the beach between the high and low tide line.
Report Details
An unusually large bundle of kelp was deposited on the beach between the high and low tide line.
Conditions
Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 4 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 4.
Other Activities: Found and collected approximately 100 feet of nylon fishing line from rocks around the jetty..
Notable Wildlife
Many 100s of gulls.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Gull
kelp
fishing line collected
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Jennifer Ricci
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An unusually large bundle of kelp was deposited on the beach between the high and low tide line.
Jennifer Ricci
