Mile 121 - Gregory Point, Lighthouse Beach, Mussel Reef - March 22, 2011

Report Details

A house that is about a yard from the top of bluff has more landscaping plastic showing. Wonder what the plan is for this house. It is bound to tumble into the sea in the next few years. More rock exposed on south end of the beach than usual, but good infill on the rest of the beach. There is evidence that waves have come all the way up to the cliffs lately. Animal casings, kelp/algae, wood pieces, plastic pellets and Styrofoam in the driftline. Six people on the beach-two walking and four tidepooling. Three dogs.

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 2. Tidepooling: 4.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Notable Wildlife

none seen

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. Western Grebe

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

none

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Visible retreat of solid bluff.