Mile 112 - Agate Beach, Threemile Creek, south Sacchi Beach - September 20, 2008

Report Details

Dead California sea lion found among the rocks on Sacchi Beach, ENE of point separating Agate and Sacchi. Shells, kelp/algae, small rocks, wood pieces and land-based debris in driftline. One dead Western Gull and 3 unidentifiable dead birds. Considerable accumulation of sand around sea stacks, up to the cliff base and along the driftwood. Little debris except for some plastic bottles and clothing. Two areas of burned wood in the driftwood. Low human impact (0).

Conditions

Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.

Concerns

Fire, Litter

Apparent violations: 2 areas of burned wood in driftwood.

Notable Wildlife

large group of Western gulls on edge of surf at 3 Mile Creek (Agate Beach)Clumps and individual bull kelp

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 4. 1 - Western Gull3 dismembered birds, unidentifiable

Stranded Marine Mammals

dead sea lion, partially decomposed, ENE of point separating Agate & Sacchi Beaches

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. denim Capri pants, jacket

Actions & Comments

Picked up plastic bottles and the pants. Both mile 112 & 113 had very little debris this time. Since last report considerable accumulation of sand around the sea stacks, up to the cliff base, and along the driftwood on Agate Beach.