Mile 243 Report
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
April 25, 2016
Velella vellella in early- larval and young hydroids.
Report Details
Velella vellella in early- larval and young hydroids. 47 people on the beach, vehicles on the beach-allowed
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NE.
Human Activities
Number of people: 47. Walking or running: 39. Playing in surf: 7. Other Activities: dog walking...4.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 3.
Notable Wildlife
larvel/young velella velella
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
velella velella
sciencedave
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