Mile 217 - Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south - December 5, 2010

Report Details

Today was a beautiful, sunny day with a moderate east wind. There were people walking, running, sitting in the sun, and bike riding on the beach. There was a live stranded California sea lion on the beach with signs already posted by the Marine Mammal Stranding Network on either side of the animal. There were many large wracks of kelp with attached holdfasts on the beach. There were also many (12) dead fulmars washed ashore.

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 29. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 18. Playing in sand: 4. Sitting: 2. Photography: 1. Other Activities: 2. People were walking up to the see the sea lion stranded on the beach, but they were staying far enough away that the sea lion did not go back into the water. He did raise his head and look however. People were really good about keeping their dogs away from the sea lion.

Concerns

Fire, Litter, People/dogs/vehicles in closure areas

Apparent violations: people getting close to live sick Zalophus with signs posted.

Disturbances: Disturbance/harassment of marine mammals

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 6.

Notable Wildlife

1 live California sea lion hauled out on beach; signs already posted around individual.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 15. 12 Northern Fulmars; 1 Rhino Auklet; 1 Common Murre; 1 Gull sp.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Small rocks, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Visible retreat of solid bluff, Landslides/major boulder falls.

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