Mile 242 Report
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
June 28, 2025
Today’s coastal data collection was conducted under ideal early summer conditions, with mild temperatures, clear skies, and a steady marine breeze that kept the environment comfortable throughout the day.
Report Details
Today’s coastal data collection was conducted under ideal early summer conditions, with mild temperatures, clear skies, and a steady marine breeze that kept the environment comfortable throughout the day. The timing of the low tide provided excellent access to the intertidal zone, allowing for extended observation of tidepool ecosystems. We noted a wide range of biological activity, including the presence of a Great Blue Heron foraging near the rocky outcrops and the unexpected discovery of a shark’s tooth by a young explorer. The team collected five pounds of litter, still noticing filled dog litter bags left on the beach. With over 200 people spread across the one-mile area, the beach was rich with discovery and a strong reminder of the value of community-driven science. We were stopped by three people inquiring about our adopt-a-mile.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: -1.2 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 200. Number of dogs: 60. Walking or running: 200. Sitting: 200. Tidepooling: 90. Surfing: 1.
Other Activities: The team observed the following activities. Frisbee Game Sleeping Sand Castle Building Photography/Podcasting Body surfing Walking Sunbathing Visiting groups Playing in D River Kite Flying Canopies and tent covers for sun protections. Driving on the beach is closed for the season..
Concerns
Litter
Notable Wildlife
Seagulls Great Blue Heron The section of the Tidepool we visit each month. 1 Mopalla chiton 100+ giant green anemones 100+ aggregating anemones 4 ochre sea stars 30+ sculpin False kelp Coralline algae
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. 2 Seagulls 1 Unknown All without leg bands.
Stranded Marine Mammals
N/A
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
1 Dead headless sealion. (mammal) (see photo) 1 skeletal remains of a Rockfish(see photo)
Wrackline Content
Subtle wrack line with few distinguishing features.
New Development
N/A
Man-made Modifications
N/A
Natural Changes
Landslides/major boulder falls. Landslides south of D River, north of Canyon Drive Park.
Shark tooth found in tidepools by a young explorer.
New warning signs.
Monthly tidepool observation area.
Tidepool observation location
Enjoying the day.
Boulder fall south of D River
Graffiti worn away.
Rockfish skeleton
Dead sealion south of D River
Sandstone cliff observation area.
Five pounds of litter taken off the mile.
Report Images
Teachers Annette, Bobbie, Bill, Sally, Tracy, and Maureen
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Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
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Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
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Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
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Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
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Teachers Bill, Sally, Bobbie, Annette, and Maureen
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
At low tide, breakfast at the coast offered a view of the natural world awakening.
Teachers Sally, Bobbie, Annette, Kaily, and Maureen
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
Over the weekend, a large number of visitors escaped the 100-degree valley heat and headed to the cool Oregon coast, where tidepooling proved especially popular.
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Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
Despite the foggy, cold, and windy conditions, a zero tide offered a unique opportunity to observe the dynamic changes along the shoreline.
Teachers Bobbie, Sally, Annette, and Maureen
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
Today’s coastal data collection was conducted under ideal early summer conditions, with mild temperatures, clear skies, and a steady marine breeze that kept the environment comfortable throughout the day.
Teachers Annette, Bobbie, Bill, Sally, Tracy, and Maureen