Report Details

Kelp/algae, animal casings, small rocks, wood pieces, land-based debris and tree large round pieces of Styrofoam in driftline. Harbor Seal pup dead on beach about 150 yards north of Three Mile Creek. Landslides and boulder falls from the bluff. Stern of boat that came ashore last year has moved atop a large pile of driftwood about 200 yards to the south. Major increase of driftwood south of Three Mile Creek. Sand begining to accumulate, especially around driftwood just north of Three Mile Creek. Low human impact (0).

Conditions

Cloud Cover: Sunny.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. Seal pup. North of 3 Mile Creek about 150 yards.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Three large round pieces of Styrofoam

Natural Changes

Landslides/major boulder falls.

Actions & Comments

Stern of boat seen near cliff last year isnow atop large driftwood pile about 200 yards south. Major gain of wood, south of 3 Mile Creek. Sand beginning to reaccumulate, especiall on driftwood just north of 3 Mile Creek. I am photographing changes in sand on Agate Beach below my observation deck.

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Agate Beach, Threemile Creek, south Sacchi Beach

June 16, 2018

Major loss of sand btween 3 mile and 5 mile creeks.

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Mile 112

Agate Beach, Threemile Creek, south Sacchi Beach

June 16, 2018

Major loss of sand btween 3 mile and 5 mile creeks.

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Mile 112

Agate Beach, Threemile Creek, south Sacchi Beach

September 20, 2015

Major increase in sand covering many landmarks and up to 5' gain.

rheadohner

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Mile 112

Agate Beach, Threemile Creek, south Sacchi Beach

March 30, 2013

Warm,sunny day.

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Mile 112

Agate Beach, Threemile Creek, south Sacchi Beach

December 31, 2012

A mild, unremarkable day on Agate and Sacchi beaches.

rheadohner

Mile 112

Agate Beach, Threemile Creek, south Sacchi Beach

June 11, 2012

There has been a replenishment of sand and driftwood which had been decreased during December to March.

rheadohner

Mile 112

Agate Beach, Threemile Creek, south Sacchi Beach

June 5, 2011

A beautiful morning.

rheadohner