Mile 217 Report
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
March 16, 2014
Big swells had covered beach during high tide earlier today.
Report Details
Big swells had covered beach during high tide earlier today. Strong south winds. One person picking up litter and one person riding a wind tricycle sail cart while we were walking.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 4.4 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 9. Playing in surf: 5. Playing in sand: 5. Other Activities: 1. Motorcycle tracks on beach
Concerns
Climbing bluffs/seastacks
Vehicles
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Cormorant
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Pieces of styrofoam
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