Mile 180 Report
March 23, 2012
4 bags of ocean-based debris.
Report Details
4 bags of ocean-based debris. Mermaid's purse (photo), large Japanese buoy (photo).
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 6.
Notable Wildlife
2 Brown Pelicans
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. Northern Fulmar, Tufted Puffin
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Report Images
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Steam was visible on the beach as cool temperatures and sunshine combined together.
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Mile 180 usually has some recent erosion of the dunes and bluffs because of the steep terrain and unstable cliffs of sand.
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Natural evolution has changed the appearance of the sand cliffs just south of Hobbit Beach.
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I noticed the usual natural increase in sand on the beach starting to cover rocks that are completely covered up in the summer.
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