Mile 225 Report
Otter Rock, Devils Punch Bowl SP
November 21, 2015
This was a gorgeous day at Otter Rock enjoyed by many, mostly with respect for the marine environment.
Report Details
This was a gorgeous day at Otter Rock enjoyed by many, mostly with respect for the marine environment. Unleashed dogs barking at sunning seals is a concern. People seemed not to understand there is a law governing how close is appropriate. Shoreline wildlife and driftline exhibited the week's storming ocean. Waterfalls were full and swift. Should there be some designation for sunning seals "do not step over this line" ?
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SE. Tide Level: 1.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 57. Number of dogs: 6. Tidepooling: 55. Surfing: 2. Marine Garden had 3 dogs with no leash; 2 dogs/owners harassing 26 seals sunning within 50 yds.
Concerns
Disturbances: Disturbance/harassment of marine mammals
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
4 dogs without any leash; 2 dogs with leash barking within 50 yds. of sunning seals.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
waterfalls heacy with natural rain runoff
Actions & Comments
The problem of the unleashed dogs and people not observing the 550-yard space from seals should be addressed. Some of the people responded appropriately to verbal suggestion but one unleashed dog and owner did not.
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