Mile 3 Report
Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
February 8, 2024
People walking on the beach some with dogs, all on leashes, and some taking pictures, 2 people rock hunting, 2 people surfing, all cars parked legally in parking lot.
Report Details
People walking on the beach some with dogs, all on leashes, and some taking pictures, 2 people rock hunting, 2 people surfing, all cars parked legally in parking lot.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: -1.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 18. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 15. Sitting: 3. Surfing: 2. Other Activities: 2 people rock hunting. People walking on the beach some with dogs, all on leashes, and some taking pictures, 2 people rock hunting, 2 people surfing, all cars parked legally in parking lot.
Concerns
Litter
Notable Wildlife
5 Western gulls on beach.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, 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.).
Natural Changes
Evidence of wave overtopping. Erosion and deposition of sand, some in parking lot.
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