Mile 274 Report
Cape Lookout SP
October 22, 2019
After days of rain the skies cleared providing a sunny afternoon on the beach.
Report Details
After days of rain the skies cleared providing a sunny afternoon on the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 9. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 5. Sitting: 2. Fishing: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 14.
Driftline Content
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
Evidence of wave overtopping. Sand has been stripped off from the access ramps to the beach.
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After days of rain the sun finally made an appearance, making for a pleasant afternoon on the beach.
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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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