Mile 269 - South of Cape Lookout, Camp Meriwether north, Rover Cr - June 24, 2018

Report Details

Overall environmentally heatlhy and clean.

Conditions

Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S.

Human Activities

Number of people: 5. Walking or running: 2. Sitting: 3. Other Activities: This area is mostly secluded due to location and limited access to beach.. Two boys were running in the sand and 3 others were just sitting. Wind was picking up strongly which brought people back into the trail area.

Concerns

Litter

Apparent violations: There was minor litter that I removed off the beach. Beach was mostly clean..

Notable Wildlife

There were about a dozen sea gulls sitting in an area on the beach resting.

Beached Birds

none

Stranded Marine Mammals

none

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

2 jelly fish, few dead crabs

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).

New Development

No change in environmental condition

Man-made Modifications

none

Natural Changes

no noticeable changes

Actions & Comments

Beach was pretty clean, new grass popping up and more foliage along the treeline. No activity at camp merriweather. Beach was clean with some minor trash that I picked up.