Mile 184 - N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek - March 3, 2021

Report Details

It was a quiet day on Ocean Beach. Unfortunately, today I observed more trash in the parking lot and on the beach than I ever have. I documented this and reported it according to the guidelines provided by CoastWatch. I'd like to note that when visiting a beach, if you find the trash receptacle full, please pack your trash out and dispose of it at the next available trash can. I also found two abandoned crab traps. I found no markings or tags on them. The extensive rock fields that I observed in February are still present. Lots of agates and jasper. I also noted driftwood embedded in the bluff close by the waterfall.

Conditions

Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 0.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 10. Quiet day on the beach. There were just a few people there, mostly strolling on the beach. Still lots of rock fields visible all along the beach. Good agate hunting!

Concerns

Litter

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 3.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Shells, Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). There were numerous plastic bottles on the beach. It's clear they had been in the water for a while because they had small barnacles on them.