Mile 221 Report
Schooner Pt, Moolack Beach S of Moolack Creek
August 21, 2016
Beach was relatively clean of seaweed/algae, molt, etc.
Report Details
Beach was relatively clean of seaweed/algae, molt, etc. There is a drain hose tangled in some downed trees below a housing development near Schooner Point. It looks like it's been there for awhile.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Walking or running: 1. Other Activities: 1 Bike riding.
Notable Wildlife
Gulls & crows/ravens pecking at sand.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
New Development
Drainage pipes.
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KathyLJ
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