Mile 278 Report
Netarts Spit north
January 5, 2025
There was a significant amount of marine debris in the wrack line at the end of the spit.
Report Details
There was a significant amount of marine debris in the wrack line at the end of the spit.
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.
Human Activities
Kayaking: 7. Fishing: 10. A significant amount of marine debris was washed up in the wrack line at the end of the spit.
Concerns
Litter
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Whole ray casing with contents. Returned to marine environment.
Natural Changes
Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Denise Harrington
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