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We saw the calm after the storm...there were many logs, kelp and wood debris on the beach against the foredune, which had collapsed in places. Shells, animal casings, kelp/algae, small rocks, wood, ocean-based debris and Styrofoam in driftline. No animals, no birds, happy people a-plenty (13 people walking and 4 people sitting) Four dogs.A gorgeous day at the beach. Nice waves too.

Conditions

Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 17. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 13. Sitting: 4. Everyone was enjoying a marvelous warm, calm day!

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 7. ATVs/OHVs parking: 2. RVs/Buses parking: 2.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. large plastic bin, we used for collecting trash

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff.

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September 10, 2010

Lovely day on the beach.

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