Mile 229 Report
South Depoe Bay
September 24, 2009
Lots of whale watching activity by small boats from Depoe Bay.
Report Details
Lots of whale watching activity by small boats from Depoe Bay. About six to twelve whales commonly spotted 1/4 to 1/2 mole offshore of Milepost 229. Healthy looking kelp beds immediately offshore of the rocky bluff along much of this mile. Harbor seals often sighted in the kelp beds. Also lots of seagulls and many flights of brown pelicans north and south skimming over the water near the shore.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Walking or running: 2. Other Activities: 4, Constr, workers.
Driftline Content
Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam.
New Development
Bluff development.
earle@rother2.com
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Mile 229
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Mile 229
South Depoe Bay
Mile # 229 consists of a rocky basalt coastline which rises approximately 50-70 feet from the ocean, making the area close to the ocean inaccessible.
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Mile 229
South Depoe Bay
Observed young Black Oystercatcher and parent on the rocks near the whale watching platform.
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Mile 229
South Depoe Bay
Pictures were taken from a central point along mile 229 looking to the north and south
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Mile 229
South Depoe Bay
MP229 Description90% of the mile is a pillow basalt headland rising approximately 50 feet above mean sea level.
earle@rother2.com
Mile 229
South Depoe Bay
Observed high tide (King Tide) at 11:50 a.
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