Mile 293 Report
July 2, 2009
What a spectacular morning on Rockaway Beach (before the wind kicks up)!
Report Details
What a spectacular morning on Rockaway Beach (before the wind kicks up)! The beach is remarkably clean (we'll see what happens after the long 4th of July weekend. People are already shooting off their illegal fireworks, but many people are already down and enjoying our beach!
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 4.8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 80. Number of dogs: 14. Walking or running: 41. Playing in surf: 16. Playing in sand: 19. Sitting: 3. Other Activities: 1 playing in creek. Lots of people on the beach 2 days before 4th of July with beach chairs, buckets and pails, balls, etc.
Concerns
Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
gulls, crows, sand fleas, and seaweed
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
jellyfish and 1 half-dead fish (12" unknown species)
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. plastic bags, cardboard, and cigarette butts
New Development
Steps down bluff.
Actions & Comments
Sand has blown up and covered portions of some of the eroded areas and riprap along my mile. There are still areas in front of the Rockaway Beach Resort where the riprap has fallen onto the beach.
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Overall the beach looked pretty good for post king tides and fireworks.
Mary and Zio
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For the day after a holiday weekend the beach was exceptionally clean.
Mary and Zio