Mile 97 Report
February 26, 2008
A few Nereosystis (Bull Kelp), small rocks, wood and European Beachgrass stems in the driftline.
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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