Mile 228 Report
Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove
April 24, 2025
Two long plastic ropes removed, probably from crab pot buoys.
Report Details
Two long plastic ropes removed, probably from crab pot buoys.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 1. Sitting: 5. Whale Cove was completely devoid of humans. All human activity was at Rocky Creek
Notable Wildlife
Two Canada Geese on Whale Cove, misc birds flying (crows, gulls)
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Lots of styrofoam particles everywhere Two long plastic ropes, probably for buoys connected to crab pots
Natural Changes
Collection of large driftwood washed toward bluff after king tides. These have destroyed the latter to the beach in previous years.
DENNIS WHITE
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