Mile 208 Report
Ona Beach, south of Beaver Creek
October 28, 2014
Quiet day, no "gravel" at all on the beach.
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
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.
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Ona beach is now buried in sand - come winter this will be pulled off again.
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First beach visit after the major storm surges.
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