Mile 197 Report
San Marine, Tillicum Beach, Tillicum Beach CG
March 27, 2016
Significant cliff erosion observed (see accompanying photos).
Report Details
Significant cliff erosion observed (see accompanying photos). Possible tsunami debris and attached organisms (photos). Little wildlife--just a few gulls---but wash-up of what appears to be remains of juvenile Velella velella.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 12.
Notable Wildlife
A few gulls
Driftline Content
Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea). One long piece of large rope; several small lengths of twine
Natural Changes
Major cracks appearing in bluffs, Newly exposed roots/trees falling.
Report Images
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San Marine, Tillicum Beach, Tillicum Beach CG
What a gorgeous February day.
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A pleasant afternoon on the mile.
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Clean beach, mostly sunny day, although toward the end of my visit a chilly fog enveloped us.
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Large chunks of bluff have fallen right at S boundary of Tillicum Beach CG.
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Another beautiful day on the mile, warm and calm, after a couple of days of heavy rain.
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A pretty, quiet morning on the mile; only about 30 people and 5 or 6 dogs (unleashed) were out on the beach.
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