Mile 244 Report
Wecoma Beach north, Lincoln City, Roads End south
April 4, 2020
Marine mammal migration in progress.
Report Details
Marine mammal migration in progress.fishing trawler put out net possibly in marine zone.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 3.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 20.
Notable Wildlife
About a dozen sea lions near shore rafting and feeding drifting north apparently migrating.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. One silver 3” fish- not usually found dead on beach
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Large hunk of rope, see photo
Actions & Comments
Very few people on beach dispersed far apart. No cars parked at roads end state park.marine mammals, sea lions and whales seen migrating north.2 fishing trawlers, one travelling north. One put out net possibly inside marine zone. I could not see the name of the vessel.
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Victoria
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Wecoma Beach north, Lincoln City, Roads End south
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