Mile 235 Report
Gleneden Beach south
December 21, 2018
Many masses of bull kelp washed up on the beach.
Report Details
Many masses of bull kelp washed up on the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 42 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 9.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Walking or running: 2.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
10-15 Sea Gulls on the Beach
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). A few pieces of what appeared to be Styrofoam fishing boat bumper pieces.
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Gleneden Beach south
Many masses of bull kelp washed up on the beach.
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Gleneden Beach south
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