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Marine mammal migration in progress.fishing trawler put out net possibly in marine zone.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 3.6 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 20.

Notable Wildlife

About a dozen sea lions near shore rafting and feeding drifting north apparently migrating.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Unusual concentration. One silver 3” fish- not usually found dead on beach

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Large hunk of rope, see photo

Actions & Comments

Very few people on beach dispersed far apart. No cars parked at roads end state park.marine mammals, sea lions and whales seen migrating north.2 fishing trawlers, one travelling north. One put out net possibly inside marine zone. I could not see the name of the vessel.

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