Mile 31 Report
Otter Point State Wayside, Bailey Beach
May 6, 2015
Thousands of Velella velella washed up.
Report Details
Thousands of Velella velella washed up.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 2.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. velella velella.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells.
Actions & Comments
Literally thousands of velella velella washed up onto the beach. The sail is about 30 degrees offset from the major axis of the jellyfish. They appear to be on starboard tack (which gives them the right-of-way).
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