Mile 243 Report
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
May 30, 2024
Bright, sunny but windy Thursday after Memorial Day weekend.
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Bright, sunny but windy Thursday after Memorial Day weekend. Zero tide and activity primarily on tidepools and exploring low tide areas.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 52. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 17. Tidepooling: 35. Wonderfully, NW 15th Street access closed for the season.
Notable Wildlife
Two significant areas of washed-up mussels mixed with snails and barnacles. One about 150 yards, second, closer to 15th Street, was about 20 yards. This was at low tide and they were a short distance from the tide line.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Two significant areas of washed up mussels mixed with snails and barnacles. One about 150 yards about 24th Street and second, closer to 15th Street, was about 20 yards. This was as low tide and they were a short distance from the tide line. Photos attached.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt). Two significant areas of washed up mussels mixed with snails and barnacles. One about 150 yards, second, closer to 15th Street, was about 20 yards. This was as low tide and they were a short distance from the tide line.
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