Mile 205 Report
Driftwood Beach north, Collins Creek, Squaw Creek
January 18, 2016
Today was a break in the storms for most of the morning.
Report Details
Today was a break in the storms for most of the morning. The entrance at Quail Drive was more eroded due to the heavy rains over the last few months. The sea foam was high on the vegetation line indicating the high tide at 12 a.m. had a little push. Much of the marine and domestic debris was found in the large woody debris that had been deposited high on the shoreline. The large logs and stumps were up against the now much reduced foredunes.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 4. Other Activities: Agate hunting.
Concerns
Litter
Notable Wildlife
One Western gull- Larus occidentalis, new red algae- Porphyra yezoensis and some small, filamentous, green algae on rocks, no living barnacles on the rock small groups of aggregating anemones- Anthopleuro elegantissima
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Cellulose worm casings
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Possible tsunami debris
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff, Evidence of wave overtopping. Sand scoured out, exposing tidepool rocks for the first time in about 3 years.
Actions & Comments
No, this is all due to the El Nino, King Tides and storm surges converging on the coastline.
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