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Few shells, small rocks, bits of European Dunegrass, sponges (Neoesperiopsis), Hydrozoa and kelp/algae (Cryptopleura and Callophyllis) in the driftline. Little ocean-based debris. Two large clumps of eggs on the beach. Two flocks of foraging Sanderlings on the wet and dry sand. Four Snowy Plover foraging at surfline. Three Western Gulls resting on beach. Beach flat with a slope of 4 degrees. Air and ocean temperatures of 49 and 53 degrees, respectively. Low human impact(0).

Conditions

Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW.

Notable Wildlife

Two flocks of foraging Sanderlings. Four Snowy Plover foraging at surfline.Three Western Gulls resting on beach.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Two clumps of eggs on the beach.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Small rocks. Sponges (Neoesperiopsis), Hydrozoa and clumps of European Dunegrass

Actions & Comments

Comments: Beach flat with a slope of 4 degrees. Ocean temperature of 53 degrees, respectively.A few Cryptopleura and Callophyllis red algae in the driftline.

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November 24, 2012

European beachgrass dominated the driftline.

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September 18, 2012

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June 17, 2012

Light driftline of many Ctenophores, small rocks, a few shells and crab carapaces, one Sea Star and pieces of the flowering plant, Lasthenia maritima.

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September 19, 2011

The beach consisted of a high ridge of accumulated sand with a six degree slope and lagoons in the runnel.

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