Mile 309 Report
Austin Point, Hug Point SP, Arcadia Beach south
June 7, 2016
continuing concentration of moon jellies in drift line, very modest recovery of ochre stars, lone standing spruce aboveHug Point is gone.
Report Details
continuing concentration of moon jellies in drift line, very modest recovery of ochre stars, lone standing spruce aboveHug Point is gone.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.3 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 12.
Notable Wildlife
Exposed sub-tidal rocks showing increased population of green anemones, occupying strata previously occupied by ochre stars. A few ochre stars on some rocks, but not generally present.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. common mure
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Moon jellies
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
Natural Changes
Lone spruce above Hug Point is gone.
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