Mile 116 - Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove - May 1, 2022

Report Details

I came for the minus tide since the weather would be dry. Very light human use. Very healthy seeming population of Pisaster ochraceus, and a possibly corresponding healthy seeming population of urchins, compared to overgrowth in seasons past. Noticed a bit more kelp in wrack than usual. Spring time has arrived at the cove. I met two students from OIMB, one of which has great eyesight and spied a very small creature, possibly a nudibranch.

Conditions

Temperature: 45 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -0.7 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 6. Walking or running: 6. Tidepooling: 2. I was surprised to find two cars parked ahead of me this morning. The whole Cape was otherwise deserted. Nothing concerning.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 5.

Notable Wildlife

Sparrows were very active in the cliffs.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).

Natural Changes

Visible retreat of solid bluff.

Actions & Comments

Nothing concerning.

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Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove

March 16, 2024

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