Mile 122 Report
Bastendorff Beach west half
February 10, 2008
Ctenophores, kelp, shells, plastic pellets and ocean-based debris in driftline.
Report Details
Ctenophores, kelp, shells, plastic pellets and ocean-based debris in driftline. Many anemones on tidal outcropping. Two dead Western Grebes. Erosion of the vegetated foredune. Vehicle tracks in sand going toward RV park from creek. Low human impact (4)- 3 walking, 1 playing in surf. 3 dogs.
Conditions
Temperature: 40 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 3. Playing in surf: 1. Tracks from a 4x4 in the sand going toward the rv park from the creek area.
Concerns
Fire, Litter
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Ctenophores, Anthopleura elegantissima, large green anemones
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. 2 Western Grebes
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.


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