Mile 255 Report
Kiwanda Beach
March 18, 2016
Seaward side of dune appears to have eroded so it is much steeper and difficult to reach beach from public access site.
Report Details
Seaward side of dune appears to have eroded so it is much steeper and difficult to reach beach from public access site. There was the normal collection of plastic water bottles on beach and some glass bottles including one with traditional Chinese script label. Some fishing gear with a major concentration of plastic floats of various sizes at 45 7.818 N, 123 58.679W. Large deposits of Velella velella with strong odor in places. Beautiful day, but only saw one other person on beach walking dogs.
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 1. Other Activities: Only saw 1 person on this section of beach..
Notable Wildlife
Gulls feeding off shore en mass.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. lots of decomposing Velella velella on sand, strong odor in places.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Wood pieces, Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
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