Mile 196 Report
December 1, 2017
High tides are now reaching all the way to the bluff in most places.
Report Details
High tides are now reaching all the way to the bluff in most places. All driftwood shelters have been knocked down by waves. Found 15 pieces of large manmade debris over a meter in size, mostly wood and rope. Also there is a big increase in small plastic debris scattered at the wrack line and above. Saw 7 people and one dog.
Conditions
Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 4.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 7. Other Activities: Kids were flying a kite.
Driftline Content
Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
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Considering the strong tides of winter and some recent westerly winds debris on the beach is relatively light.
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The winter tides have exposed some gravel on the northern part of this beach, and brought out some agate hunters.
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