Mile 112 - Agate Beach, Threemile Creek, south Sacchi Beach - September 10, 2009

Report Details

Minimal debris and kelp this time. Sand continues to build up. Beautiful sunny morning! Kelp/algae, small rocks, animal casings, wood pieces and land- and ocean-based debris in driftline. Truck tire on rim, 2.5 gal oil jug filled with sand, 2 large masses of rope, plastic bottles and pieces removed from sandy beach. About 25 gulls gathered at Threemile Creek. A small dead shark found on beach. Low human impact (5)-walking/running with 3 dogs.

Conditions

Temperature: 59 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.

Human Activities

Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 2. Other Activities: walking near waters edge..

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Notable Wildlife

About 25 gulls gathered at 3 Mile Creek and surf.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Small shark-decomposed and scavenged.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Small rocks, Wood pieces. Truck tire on rim, 2 1/2 gal oil jug filled with sand, 2 large masses of rope.

Actions & Comments

Truck tire rolled into vegetation above high tide line. Oil jug also placed in brush. Picked up plastic bottles, plastic pieces. Rope hauled out and taken to Seven Devil's Wayside.