'A beachcomber's dream': Sifting through 'ocean burps' on the Oregon Coast

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Seaside Aquarium shared a fun and interesting tip for beachcombers this week after an “ocean burp” washed ashore near Seaside.

An “ocean burp,” is a beached field of debris made up of items that usually rest on the ocean floor. The debris is kicked up by a phenomenon known as upwelling. According to the Seaside Aquarium, upwelling is caused by winds driving cooler, denser, ocean water towards the surface, replacing the warmer surface water.

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