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Mass stranding of by-the-wind sailors (Velella velella)

Conditions

Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 5.3 feet.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Unusual concentration. Mass stranding of by-the-wind sailors (Velella velella) in thin lines along the beach. Most individuals are small (3-10 mm), but a few are larger, in the 20-35 mm range. Also a number of sea gooseberry comb jellies (Pleurobrachia bachei)10 mm or less in diameter, though not nearly as many as there are velellas. Some jellyfish bits, as well.

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).

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Observed 3 dead birds, one dead sea lion and a wrackline full of organic debris, including jellies.

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Julie Parker

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Newport, Nye Beach south

December 9, 2023

Sea lion corpse, seven dead birds, the rubber fishing lures, much fishing rope, decomposed jellies, and copious amounts of marine and land debris were all notable observations.

Andy Warrick

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October 23, 2023

Took photos of all dead birds, as well as live birds/jellyfish, and some trash and sky

Warrick