Mile 225 Report
Otter Rock, Devils Punch Bowl SP
April 9, 2016
Most significant was the establishment of the sea star survey site, exciting numbers of 3 species.
Report Details
Most significant was the establishment of the sea star survey site, exciting numbers of 3 species. Natural landslide from Otter Crest Inn was significant and exciting to view, no injuries just noise and debris. 5-10 >12" sea stars observed, young and mature gumboot chitons along with black, mossy and rock chitons. No oystercatchers observed. Perhaps there needs to be an improved closure barrier at the asphalt eroded path leading from Devil's Punchbowl.
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -1.4 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 30. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 3. Tidepooling: 25.
Notable Wildlife
Sea Star Survey site established south side of Devil's Punchbowl/Marine Gardens: Pisaster orchraceus, Leptasterias spp.; Henricia ssp observed
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt). Moderate-sized landslide from Otter Crest Inn ~9:45 AM
Natural Changes
Landslides/major boulder falls; moderate landslide ~9:15 debris at base of cliff no injuries of people walking
Actions & Comments
Actually at the eroded, closed asphalt path to Marine Gardens from Devil's Punchbowl, there was a single individual climbing down steep embankment.
driscolke
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