Mile 216 Report
Newport, Nye Beach south
June 21, 2006
Large numbers of dead mole crabs (not molts) washed up on beach.
Report Details
Large numbers of dead mole crabs (not molts) washed up on beach. About 1/3 appeared to be gravid females bearing masses of bright orange eggs.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.4 feet.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Large numbers of dead mole crabs washed up on swash line. Roughly 1/3 appeared to be gravid females bearing masses of bright orange eqqs.
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