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I saw no human activity on this mile, but there was evidence of lots of erosion from our recent king tides and storms. 

Conditions

Temperature: 44 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.

Human Activities

Other Activities: No people or dogs here’. None

Concerns

Apparent violations: None.

Notable Wildlife

None

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Lots of driftwood and other debris from yesterday’s big storm!

New Development

None

Man-made Modifications

None

Natural Changes

Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping. Lots of erosion...

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Mile 276

October 12, 2023

beautiful day and mostly about the dune erosion 

Allison

Mile 276

December 22, 2020

I saw no human activity on this mile, but there was evidence of lots of erosion from our recent king tides and storms.

CharmerDale

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Mile 276

April 4, 2014

Cape Lookout Sand Spit.

j-j stahl

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Mile 276

May 24, 2009

For 30 years we could see the glow from crab boats at night; now we can see the entire boat plus the water they are riding on!

j-j stahl

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Mile 276

May 10, 2007

Light human use: 2 walking, 2 rockhunting.

ChadAl