Mile 225 - Otter Rock, Devils Punch Bowl SP - August 17, 2015

Report Details

This is a large tidal/sandy beach area available for on-foot inspection. The whales spouting, single seal, abundant marine tidal pool creatures was wonderful. Although I've visited this area numerous time in the last 20 years this is my 1st CoastWatch observation. The standout value is the resurgence of sea stars, ~1" to 2" abundance. This is not the case at Yaquina Head LightHouse tidal area. Next report will include photos.

Conditions

Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -0.2 feet.

Activities

Number of people: 47. Number of dogs: 4. Playing in surf: 1. Tidepooling: 45.

Other Activities: All people were actively enjoying the minus-tide tidepool areas.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 19.

Notable Wildlife

Pod of whales offshore spouting, good evidence of sea star immature activity.

Wrackline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings or molts, Wood pieces.

Man-made Modifications

shoreline was clear of manmade activity

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