Mile 274 Report
Cape Lookout SP
December 24, 2020
It was a beautiful sunny day on the beach.
Report Details
It was a beautiful sunny day on the beach. A number of people and dogs were making the most if it.The recent high tides have resulted in new erosion of the dunes (see photos). The high tides and storms have also resulted in a profusion of plastic debris mostly washed in by the waves. One couple was picking up some of it, as was I.
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 42. Number of dogs: 9. Walking or running: 42.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 28. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff, Evidence of wave overtopping.
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It was a beautiful, sunny day although somewhat brisk. Some photos of recent erosion are attached.
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The recent storms and high tides have deposited a lot of debris on the beach - especially small plastic fragments.
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It was a windy and cloudy day and hence the beach was fairly deserted.
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