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We found a Longnose Lancetfish, (Alepisaurus ferox) washed up on the beach near China Creek, Bandon, Oregon (N43.07524 W124.43339 estimated gps using Google Earth). This fish was 150 cm long (4 ft 11 1/2 inches). When we first looked at it, we noticed that it had a dorsal fin and were amazed at how large this fin was when Dave extended it. In addition to this large fin along the back there is a smaller "adipose fin" near the end of the tail. The eye was an incredible blue color—it looked almost like a gem. There was a strong raised lateral line along the side of this fish. In reading about this fish, we learned that it is a deep-water predator and can range to over 6000 feet deep, as well as close to shore. Apparently, the fish feeds on shrimp and squid. The Western Gulls were already starting to eat this fish and that is why there is a small hole near the lower fin and a couple of organs starting to spill out.

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Bandon State Park, China Creek

February 18, 2024

It was a gorgeous day and lower tide.

Michele Schaefer

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Bandon State Park, China Creek

January 1, 2024

It was a beautiful, sunny day with no wind.

Michele Schaefer

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Bandon State Park, China Creek

October 17, 2023

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Bandon State Park, China Creek

April 11, 2023

It was a beautiful, sunny day (the first in a while) but there was no one on this section of beach.

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Bandon State Park, China Creek

November 12, 2018

It was a quiet sunny morning.

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Bandon State Park, China Creek

April 28, 2017

Nothing out of ordinary sighted.

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Bandon State Park, China Creek

April 9, 2016

There is an increase of dog poo in parking area and on beach.

Athena96

decorative elemnt for a coastwatch report.

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Bandon State Park, China Creek

December 15, 2015

Lots of pieces of plastic and fishing material all along beach

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