Mile 174 Report
Baker Beach west of Alder Dunes CG, north of Sutton Creek
February 8, 2009
There were an extraordinary number of amber, sand-dollar-sized jelly fish washed up on shore along both mile 174 and 175.
Report Details
There were an extraordinary number of amber, sand-dollar-sized jelly fish washed up on shore along both mile 174 and 175. Large concentrations were gathered at the driftline and other strata, but they were also scattered all over the wet sand. They were so thick along the driftline that it was impossible to walk there.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 3.2 feet.
Notable Wildlife
none
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. An extraordinary number of amber, sand-dollar-sized jellyfish were washed up on shore all along miles 174 and 175.
Driftline Content
Wood pieces.
Foulkes
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