Mile 228 Report
Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove
March 19, 2017
There was a notable increase in driftwood and debris that had washed up onto the Whale Cove beach.
Report Details
There was a notable increase in driftwood and debris that had washed up onto the Whale Cove beach. This was minor compared to other, more accessible and exposed beaches.A small portion of the resident seal population was seen on rocks on the east end of Whale Cove (common during low tide levels)There were seal tracks on the Whale Cove beach. Residents say they rarely see the resident seals on the beach. The meandering tracks seemed to indicate that it was a short visit without a resting place.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 11. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 11. Other Activities: All of the above people were at Rocky Creek Wayside, not Whale Cove. No individuals were on the Whale Cove beach.. All cars, people and dogs were at the Rocky Creek Wayside. No one was on the Whale Cove beach or wildlife refuge.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 8.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Actions & Comments
Small sized debris from the sea was picked up and taken out. A tire had washed up onto the Whale Cove beach that was too heavy to carry up the steep steps leading to the beach.
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