Mile 274 Report
Cape Lookout SP
June 3, 2018
The driftline contained an unusual amount of dead Velella velella in some areas.
Report Details
The driftline contained an unusual amount of dead Velella velella in some areas.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Tide Level: -0.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 33. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 8. Playing in sand: 6. Sitting: 18. Fishing: 1.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 12.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, 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. The driftline contained an unusual amount of dead Velella velella in some areas.
Man-made Modifications
Dune modification/removal. The road from Cape Lookoout SP campground to the beach is being restored.
Actions & Comments
Unlike previous summers,, the beach has not returned to its 'normal summer' level.
rogans
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