At Haystack Rock you can discover plentiful marine life including jellyfish! 🪼🌊 These beauties can grow long and drift in our cool coastal waters. They are sometimes led to shore by currents and wind. Their tentacles may still sting even when they are beached and no longer living, which may cause red welts and irritation for a few hours, so watch your step! 🦶 If you’re allergic to insect stings, watch out for stronger reactions like swelling or trouble breathing and seek further medical care

People often ask us what a surge or “sneaker” wave is. Today we had some prime examples of what we often experience this time of year. They are unpredictable, unexpected and can put people in precarious situations. The adage of always keep your eye on the ocean is proven by this video we took this morning. What do you do if you are caught in one? Don’t panic. Stand perpendicular to the ocean and brace yourself. Do not run backwards because that’s when you don’t see the terrain and can risk a fal

1.5K views · 145 reactions | Good morning from Haystack Rock! We were greeted today by about 2000 common murres flying en masse in swooping loops!  呂   #HRAProcks | Haystack Rock Awareness Program | Facebook