Mile 300 Report
September 29, 2010
Beach was extremely clean from the recent cleanup weekend.
Report Details
Beach was extremely clean from the recent cleanup weekend. Very few people on the beach for such a lovely day. I soon realized that it may have something to do with the salps (http://www.katu.com/outdoors/news/103970573.html). These things are covering the beach right now from the driftline right down to the surf. Too numerous to avoid stepping on them in that zone -- almost like a carpet!
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 6.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Large gathering of approx 100 seagulls on north end of beach washing in the stream that flows down there.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Jellyfish and Salps
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces.
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