Report Details

A few Nereosystis (Bull Kelp), small rocks, wood and European Beachgrass stems in the driftline. One dead Common Murre and one dead Harbor Seal (previously reported to the Stranding Network). Beach flat with a 6 degree slope. Riptide embayment eroding the foredune. Wind speed of 3.3 mph and air temperature of 48 degrees F. Low human impact (1)-walking with 2 dogs on leash.

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Walking or running: 2. Other Activities: 2 dogs.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. 1-Common Murre

Stranded Marine Mammals

Total stranded mammals: 1. 1 Dead Harbor Seal

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Small rocks, Wood pieces. European Beachgrass stems, a few Nereocystis (Bull Kelp).

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune. Riptide embayment eroding foredune.

Actions & Comments

The dead Harbor Seal was found by Barbara Harrison who contacted us. We measured it and sent a report to Jim Rice, Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator.

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June 17, 2012

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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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