Mile 3 Report
Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
March 14, 2024
California Sea Lions swimming off shore in large group, appeared to be hunting.
Report Details
California Sea Lions swimming off shore in large group, appeared to be hunting. Cormorants on sea rocks offshore, Western gulls and Oyster Catchers on beach. People walking on beach, all dogs were on leash, 2 people surfing.
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: -0.31 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 8. Sitting: 2. Surfing: 2.
Notable Wildlife
California Sea Lions swimming off shore in large group, appeared to be hunting. Cormorant's on sea rocks off shore, Western gulls and Oyster Catchers on beach.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, 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.). One crab pot washed up on shore,
Natural Changes
Deposition of sand, wood and large trees, erosion of sand.
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