Mile 217 Report
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
June 20, 2010
A fair number of beachgoers despite the light rain.
Report Details
A fair number of beachgoers despite the light rain. Lots of surfgrass and mole crabs (Emerita) in driftline. New trail on bluff north of Jump off Joe becoming well used.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 25. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 22. Other Activities: 3. Fair number of beachgoers despite the constant drizzle. Day before (Saturday) was very nice weather and trash from one campfire party remained that we cleaned up
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 9.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Few remains of a harbor seal high on the beach. Not fresh, mostly decomposed.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
Dune modification/removal. A new, very prominent trail down one section of bluff about 100 yards north of Jump off Joe
Natural Changes
Chronic erosion of Jump off Joe
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