Mile 112 - Agate Beach, Threemile Creek, south Sacchi Beach - September 2, 2007

Report Details

Kelp/algae, shells, animal casing, wood, large piece of styrofoam and ocean-based debris in the driftline. Plastic garbage was removed from the beach. Many long logs (sawn on both ends) on beach. Decreased numbers of sea stars and anemones on the rocks. Shorebirds foraging in surf. Sand accumulation on beach. Low human impact (4)-walking. On July 14, tire tracks came around Five Mile Point and went north to Sea Stacks between Agate and Sacchi Beaches (vehicles are prohibited on this beach).

Human Activities

Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 4. On July 14, we saw tire tracks which went around Five Mile Point and up to Sea Stacks between Agate and Sacchi beaches (no vehicles permitted in this area).

Concerns

Fire

Notable Wildlife

Shorebirds foraging in the surf.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Decreased number of sea stars and anemones on the rocky intertidal area between Sacchi and Agate beaches.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.

Man-made Modifications

Reaccumulation of sand.

Actions & Comments

Multiple long logs-sawn on both ends.Plywood pieces.Plastic sheeting and bottles.Large styrofoam pieces lodged in logs on Sacchi Beach.Plastic sheeting and bottles were removed, the other was too large to move.