Mile 243 Report
March 18, 2013
Pleasant day on Mile 243 with 15 people enjoying walking beach with another person and/or dog.
Report Details
Pleasant day on Mile 243 with 15 people enjoying walking beach with another person and/or dog. One fishing while dog was playing nearby. Tidal pool area was busy as tide receded. Sand at SW 15th area was packed, allowing some smaller cars on beach that would not have made it a month ago when sand was deeper and softer. A large driftwood piece was about 36 feet from the bank, which seemed closer than earlier. Unfortunately, I had not measured distance earlier in the year.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 13. Playing in surf: 2. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 4. Tidepooling: 8. Fishing: 1. Very pleasant time at the beach. Most people were enjoying walking in the sunshine with another person and or dog.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Only saw one gull.
Driftline Content
Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Minimal debris in driftline.
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