Mile 183 Report
North end of Roosevelt Beach, Rock Creek, Rocky Knoll
June 30, 2019
Busy day at the beach with 22 visitors, all but 2 people, were at Ocean Beach Picnic area.
Report Details
Busy day at the beach with 22 visitors, all but 2 people, were at Ocean Beach Picnic area. Only a few sea gulls spotted on Rock Creek. An unusual amount of juvenile crab parts, backs measuring 2-3 inches across and legs. Rock Creek has fewer smalls rocks showing on beach and more sand. Graffiti! Graffiti on rock at Rock Creek. Gorgeous day at the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 22. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 14. Playing in surf: 1. Playing in sand: 5. Tidepooling: 2.
Concerns
Apparent violations: Graffiti on the rocks at Rock Creek.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 7.
Notable Wildlife
only a few sea gulls
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Unusual amount of juvenile crab parts, backs, 2-3 inches across back and legs
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
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