Mile 222 Report
Moolack Beach N, Coal Creek, S of Wade Creek
April 12, 2015
The most outstanding features of this survey were the large amounts of washed-up By-the-wind sailors (Velella velella) in all the drift lines between the water's edge and the bluff, and the large amount of wood covered densely with pelagic goose barnacles.
Report Details
The most outstanding features of this survey were the large amounts of washed-up By-the-wind sailors (Velella velella) in all the drift lines between the water's edge and the bluff, and the large amount of wood covered densely with pelagic goose barnacles. Also, the debris was worse than I've ever seen it here, from small plastic bits to large pieces of bins, tubs, grates, pipe, etc. The one bag I filled didn't even approach making a small dent in the amount. Unfortunately, due to shoulder issues, I am unable to carry very much over the two mile round trip. There was a large collection of "bins" (they look like laundry bins, but are of hard plastic) and other large debris piled up by the north beach access point.I took a picture of the lahar stumps at the north end just for the record.
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 6. Playing in sand: 4. Sitting: 4.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5.
Notable Wildlife
Western gulls, Turkey vultures, crows, song sparrows in bluff scrub.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Velella velella, and pelagic goose barnacles (Lepas anatifera) on drift logs.
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), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Voluminous amounts of Velella velella (photos)
Natural Changes
High sand cover (almost no rock formations, previously seen, are visible)
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