Mile 217 - Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south - June 18, 2013

Report Details

A beautiful evening with a lot of people out enjoying the beach. People were enjoying a variety of activities including walking dogs, throwing a ball, flying kites, playing in the waves, and playing in the sand. The dunes are very built up now, especially on the north end of the mile. There is more marine debris (pieces of plastic, ropes, packing bands) on the northern part of the mile than on the southern. I found an intact plastic packing band on the beach that had not been cut. These bands entangle marine mammals and slowly strangle them, so if you find one, please pick it up, cut it, and discard in the trash - Remember to "Lose the Loop!". Thanks.

Conditions

Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 6.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 35. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 10. Playing in surf: 6. Playing in sand: 10. Sitting: 3. Other Activities: 6. Several people out enjoying the beautiful evening. Wind was from the south, not too strong, warm walking north. People were out walking dogs, jogging, throwing a ball, flying kites, playing in sand and surf.

Concerns

Litter

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2.

Beached Birds

I did not see one dead bird during this survey, a first I think!

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Styrofoam, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Visible retreat of solid bluff.

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