Mile 293 - Rockaway Beach, State Wayside - December 31, 2021

Report Details

A relatively calm day before the first King tide of 2022. Lots of folks out milling about enjoying the sunny day. Several sections of rope were found intertwined in kelp piles. Large pieces of styrofoam and then smaller pieces likely from those larger ones found. Very little wildlife observed. Just a few moon jellyfish.

Conditions

Temperature: 41 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 0.2 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 23. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 21. Sitting: 3.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Styrofoam.

Report Images

Light bulb and styrofoam

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Mary and Zio

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Mile 293

Rockaway Beach, State Wayside

February 19, 2024

I observed new signs in Rockaway city proper, restricting using the public access to the beach at 1st and 2nd Avenues. Sign reads NO ACCESS: Until further notice, all city owned paths, walkways, stairs, and any other improved or unimproved access ways to recreation areas are closed.

Jesse Jones