Mile 198 - Beachside State Park to Reynolds Creek - February 8, 2009

Report Details

Large amounts of driftwood near high tide line. Most were larger trees with some roots attached and appeared to have been in the ocean for some time. Large amounts of 4-6" brownish jellyfish all along beach mile. Small amounts 2-3" razor clam shells present. Small amount of plastic, fishlines, plastic bottles and caps removed from beach along high tide line. Betty

Conditions

Temperature: 43 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 8.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Unusual concentration. Large numbers of jellyfish 4-6", slightly brownish. Some small razor clam shells, 2-3"

Driftline Content

Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Wood pieces.