Mile 116 Report
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
June 22, 2008
Heavy thick mats of kelp and seaweed in driftline.
Report Details
Heavy thick mats of kelp and seaweed in driftline. State Parks ranger, who was guiding a tidepool walk, assured me large kelp piles were normal. Two dead purple shore crabs. Heavy human impact (42)-- walking, tidepooling, sitting or playing in sand. Two dogs.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 42. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 42. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 1. Tidepooling: 42. State Parks had a ranger guiding tidepool walks
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 11.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
2 purple shore crabs (did see dead eyeballs)
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass. Heavy thick mats of kelp and seaweed had washed up
Actions & Comments
State Parks ranger assured me large kelp piles were normal. Did not do a real thourough tour of mile this time. Will return real soon for a more thorough going over.
alaingamerica
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Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
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alaingamerica
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
There was a beach hazard statement issued and I wanted to see what impact that would have as we were experiencing the first fine weather after so many weeks of cold rain. I was charmed by a family of six playing on the beach, the children even playing in the water.
Elaine Cramer
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
I was the only person fool enough to the visit South Cove today.
Elaine Cramer
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
A pleasantly mild day made for a good tidepool walk.
alaingamerica
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
There was one dead California Sea Lion low on the beach.
alaingamerica
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
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alaingamerica
Mile 116
Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove
The weather had very light cloud cover, but I logged it as Sunny.
alaingamerica
