Report Details

This was a gorgeous day at Otter Rock enjoyed by many, mostly with respect for the marine environment. Unleashed dogs barking at sunning seals is a concern. People seemed not to understand there is a law governing how close is appropriate. Shoreline wildlife and driftline exhibited the week's storming ocean. Waterfalls were full and swift. Should there be some designation for sunning seals "do not step over this line" ?

Conditions

Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SE. Tide Level: 1.6 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 57. Number of dogs: 6. Tidepooling: 55. Surfing: 2. Marine Garden had 3 dogs with no leash; 2 dogs/owners harassing 26 seals sunning within 50 yds.

Concerns

Disturbances: Disturbance/harassment of marine mammals

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 30.

Notable Wildlife

4 dogs without any leash; 2 dogs with leash barking within 50 yds. of sunning seals.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

waterfalls heacy with natural rain runoff

Actions & Comments

The problem of the unleashed dogs and people not observing the 550-yard space from seals should be addressed. Some of the people responded appropriately to verbal suggestion but one unleashed dog and owner did not.

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January 21, 2022

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September 3, 2021

I saw only a few surfers on the beach below the Devils Punchbowl state park trying to surf, but there was not enough wave action to surf.

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September 2, 2021

All the visitors I saw were just taking pictures and enjoying the views.

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