Mile 182 Report
Roosevelt Beach, Ponsler SW, China Creek, Big Creek
June 15, 2009
Mile 182 is covered in sand.
Report Details
Mile 182 is covered in sand. Very few rocks visible. The driftline was a coating of dried sea water although some small bits of material was visible here and there. Wildlife was restricted to birds. No fish. No mammals. Very little in the way of vegetation was present in the heavy coating of sand.
Conditions
Temperature: 61 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 1.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 4. Playing in sand: 2. Just a few hikers and their dogs. Very little activity.
Notable Wildlife
Nine brown pelicans heading north. A scattering of cormorants and seagulls. Few signs of life on the beach, but a large amount of birds visible through binoculars.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
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Jackie
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