Mile 182 Report
Roosevelt Beach, Ponsler SW, China Creek, Big Creek
February 27, 2020
More micro plastics in the wrack line, continued erosion of dune bluffs on Roosevelt beach exposing large boulders that could fall.
Report Details
More micro plastics in the wrack line, continued erosion of dune bluffs on Roosevelt beach exposing large boulders that could fall.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Tide Level: 1.8 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 6.
Other Activities: People looking for rocks and agates..
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6.
Notable Wildlife
One two inch by 1/2=inch invertebrate on beach. It was translucent and had segments. Round at the head and tapered at the tail.
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Shells, Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Micro plastics, feathers, crab legs eel grass, and snail shells.
Natural Changes
Visible retreat of solid bluff. Erosion of dunes at Roosevelt beach continues.
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