Mile 290 - Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south - June 19, 2020

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This was my 1st time back on my mile since February. Lack of trash was surprising to me(see the photo of what I picked up) Driftwood on the shore was minimal. We have had a lot of windy days with abundant sand movement which may have buried trash and driftwood. I believe lack of human traffic has allowed for the plants to expand out into the sand a good 20-30 feet (see 3 photos of plants) There were a lot of dead crab shells, probably the most I have observed on my mile.

Conditions

Temperature: 64 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 5.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 50. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 20. Playing in surf: 5. Playing in sand: 6. Sitting: 18. Fishing: 11.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 37. RVs/Buses parking: 2.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Larger then average dead crabs on my mile.

Natural Changes

Newly exposed roots/trees falling.

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Expanded Plant Growth

Plant found in area of plant growth

2nd plant from expansion area (less abundant)

Trees along Magruder Property falling due to erosion

Today's haul, Not much trash.

In from the deep

Looking south from the Northern end of my mile.

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