Mile 291 Report
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
April 29, 2024
Seemingly millions of Velella vellella washed up on the beach with the prevailing wind out of the north west.
Report Details
Seemingly millions of Velella vellella washed up on the beach with the prevailing wind out of the north west. Eagle feeding at shore’s edge.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: -00.46 feet.
Human Activities
Only five people and two dogs spotted on the beach.
Report Images
Chris Berrie
CoastWatcher
All Mile 291 Reports
Mile 291
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
Several hundred dead moon jellies. Seven dead birds Approximately 150 clumps or single ropes of kelp of different types
Chris Berrie
Mile 291
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
351 dead moon jellies 21 dead sea nettles Massive accumulation of kelp and sea weed
Chris Berrie
Mile 291
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
Significant eelgrass with roots accumulated along the shore for the entire mile. Photos attached.
Chris Berrie
Mile 291
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
Another glorious day in Rockaway!
Chris Berrie
Mile 291
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
Beach sand deposition.
Steven Prom
Mile 291
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
Another gorgeous day at Watseco.
Chris BERRIE
Mile 291
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
Glorious day on mile 291!
Chris Berrie
