Mile 113 Report
Fivemile Creek, north Sacchi Beach
September 2, 2007
Kelp/algae, shells, animal casings, wood pieces, Styrofoam, ocean-based debris (plastic bottles, pallet) in driftline.
Report Details
Kelp/algae, shells, animal casings, wood pieces, Styrofoam, ocean-based debris (plastic bottles, pallet) in driftline. Large number of crab carapaces, clam shells and clumps of mussels. Auto tire on rim near vegetation. Shorebirds foraging in driftline. Low human impact (4) walking. Area of Concern: Large fire in the driftwood on about 9/1/07.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4.
Concerns
Fire
Apparent violations: Large fire was in driftwood several days ago..Notable Wildlife
Shorebirds were foraging in the surf or driftline.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Large number of crab and clam shells. Clumps of mussels.
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, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Plastic bottles, packing pallet
Actions & Comments
Picked up plastic bottles and small styrofoam pieces. Auto tire on rim near vegetation.
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