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High tides are now reaching all the way to the bluff in most places. All driftwood shelters have been knocked down by waves.  Found 15 pieces of large manmade debris over a meter in size, mostly wood and rope. Also there is a big increase in small plastic debris scattered at the wrack line and above. Saw 7 people and one dog.

Conditions

Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 4.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 7. Other Activities: Kids were flying a kite.

Driftline Content

Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).

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Mile 196

Vingie Creek, San Marine Beach south

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Many feet of sand have accumulated over the summer.

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Very little man-made debris in the wrack line today.

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Sand has built back to a high level on the beach.

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Vingie Creek, San Marine Beach south

June 1, 2022

Very low tide so two people clamming.

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Vingie Creek, San Marine Beach south

May 8, 2022

Discovered a dead marine mammal at the high tide line.

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Vingie Creek, San Marine Beach south

March 3, 2022

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