Mile 243 Report
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
February 24, 2016
Erosion of vegetated foredune, strong smell of decay from unidentified source, squid egg cases in driftline.
Report Details
Erosion of vegetated foredune, strong smell of decay from unidentified source, squid egg cases in driftline.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
strong decay smell noted at 34th street entrance...source not identified gelatinous mass in drift line...clear, flexible, nubbly gelatinous "arms"- squid egg cases
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
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