Mile 216 - Newport, Nye Beach south - May 10, 2014 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

The sunny, warm weather has brought numerous people out to the beach. Their major activities were walking, playing in the sand, playing in the surf, and tidepooling. No major infractions: a couple teenagers climbing the cliff rather than taking a nearby trail; one campfire on the beach, which didn't appear to involve pallets or a driftwood pile. One significant bit of marine debris: a large (38" x 22") cylindrical styrofoam float covered with marine organisms (see accompanying photos). There were no marking on the float to suggest that it is tsunami debris, though it could have been.

Conditions

Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 2.7 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 140. Number of dogs: 9. Walking or running: 54. Playing in surf: 17. Playing in sand: 28. Sitting: 18. Photography: 5. Tidepooling: 16. Other Activities: Kiting 5. One family erected a tent on the beach; another had a campfire on the beach, but not a pallet or in a driftwood pile.

Concerns

Climbing bluffs/seastacks

Apparent violations: 2 teenagers climbing cliff, bypassing trail.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 34.

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.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.