Mile 20 Report
Saddle Rock, Crook Point
February 25, 2007
The red algae, Phorphyra and Bangia growing on the rocks.
Report Details
The red algae, Phorphyra and Bangia growing on the rocks. Kelp (Callophyllis, Rhodymenia, Lessoniopsis, Pterygohora, Hedophyllum, Cryptopleura, Ahnfeltia, Ahnfeltiopsis, Callophylis, Constantinea, Mazzaella, Cyptosiphonia, Hedophyllum, Opuntiella, Pyllospadix (surfgrass), one dead Cryptochiton, Bryozoa, Hydrozoa and the Tunicates: Aplidium, Styela and Ritterella; sponges, Feather-duster tube worms, Kelp Crab carapace and ocean-based debris in the driftline south of Crook Point. Two Raja rhina (Longnose Skate) eggcases found in drift. No drift on rest of the beach. A large fish storage container remains on the beach. Two Black Oystercatchers on off-shore rocks north of Crook Point. 25 Western Gulls and one Glaucous-winged Gull on beach. One Surf Scoter in surf. 34 Harbor Seals on rocks. Raccoon foot prints on the beach near the south end of the mile. Sanicula, Armeria, Ranunculus and Lasthenia blooming on Crook Point headland. A gunny sack of plastic bottles and other debris removed from beach. Black sands on flat beach with a slope of 2 degrees. No wind. Air temperature of 63 degrees F and ocean temperature of 51.1 degrees F.
Conditions
Temperature: 63 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Concerns
People/dogs/vehicles in closure areas
Apparent violations: Human and dog foot prints on the headland in closed area..Notable Wildlife
A pair of Black Oystercatchers on the off-shore rocks to the north of Crook Point. South of Crook Point: 25 Western Gulls and 1 Glaucous-winged Gull on the beach, and one Female Surf Scoter in the surf. 34 Harbor Seals hauled out on the off-shore rocks.
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Small rocks. See General Comment.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Landslides/major boulder falls.
Actions & Comments
One gunny sack of plastic bottles and other debris removed. Large plastic fish storage container remains on south beach. Invertebrates found in the driftline: 1 Kelp crab carapace, Tunicates: Styela (Stalked Tunicate), Aplidium (Sea Pork) and Ritterella, Bryozoa, Hydrozoa, Sponges, Feather-duster Worm tubes, and 1 dead Cryptochiton (Gumboot Chiton). 2 skate egg cases.Sanicula (Footsteps-of-Spring), Armeria (Thrift), Ranunculus(Buttercup)and Lasthenia (Goldfields)blooming on Crook Point headland.Moderate driftline south of Crook Point but absent from the rest of beach. High tide reaching the foot of headland. Black sand on flat beach with a slope of 2 degrees.The Kelps: Porphyra (Nori or Laver) and Bangia (Bald Sea Hair) growing on the rocks. Callophyllis (Beautiful Leaf Seaweeds), Rhodymenia (Pacific Rose Seaweed, Mazzaella (Iridescent Seaweed), Cryptopleura (Dark Branching-tube Seaweed), Constantinea (Cup and Saucer Seaweed), Hedophyllum (Sea Cabbage), Cystoseira (Ruffled Red Seaweed), Pterygophora (Old Growth Kelp), Ahnfeltiopsis (Flat-tipped Forked Seaweed), Opuntiella (Prickly Pear Seaweed), Lessoniopsis (Strap Kelp), Nereocystis (Bull Kelp), Cryptosiphonia (Dark Branching-tube Seaweed), Neoptilota (Red Fan), Alaria (Ribbon Kelp), Ahnfeltia (Wing Forked Seaweed), Egregia (Feather Boa Kelp), and Phyllospadix (Surfgrass) in the driftline.
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