Mile 208 - Ona Beach, south of Beaver Creek - October 28, 2014

Report Details

Quiet day, no "gravel" at all on the beach. Most of the debris from spring storms is gone, including the large drifting tree stump. Layers of sand cover most of the exposed rocks along the mid-tide line. Tide line was full of feathers and "dots" of jelly fish.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.3 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 8.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 5.

Notable Wildlife

Lots of piles of seaweed. Also hundreds of tiny jelly blobs.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.

New Development

Drainage pipes.

Actions & Comments

This is not new in that the pipes have been there - but they are unmoored at the moment. No action taken by me.