Mile 330 Report
Sunset Beach, Sunset Lake
June 1, 2022
Conducted a NOAA marine debris survey today with the CoastWatch coordinator and a group from the Northwest Youth Corps.
Report Details
Conducted a NOAA marine debris survey today with the CoastWatch coordinator and a group from the Northwest Youth Corps. Also picked up trash from outside of the survey area, along the mile.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 2.4 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 13. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 8. Fishing: 2.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. lots of crab molts and whole dead crabs
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Man-made Modifications
dug-out pit with logs around it S of beach entrance
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