Mile 102 Report
Coquille River, South Jetty, Lighthouse
May 17, 2007
Visited the south half of the mile at South Jetty Beach.
Report Details
Visited the south half of the mile at South Jetty Beach. There were 36 people walking on the beach in about an hour's time. The beach sloped at about 10 percent. Wind was blowing probably 25 mph out of the northwest. Very little trash and some kelp in the driftline. Saw what appeared to be a dead or sickly harbor seal pup.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 36. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 36.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 20.
Notable Wildlife
One harbor seal pup on beach. Not moving. Appeared dead.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. One harbor seal pup on beach. Not moving. Appeared dead.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass. Some misc. garbage, but little else.
Actions & Comments
This was a survey of the south end of the mile at South Jetty Beach.
wild1234
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