Mile 299 Report
South end Manzanita Beach
January 16, 2019
16 people and 3 dogs noted.
Report Details
16 people and 3 dogs noted. Recent stormy weather has brought in large driftwood as well as an egg case from a Big Skate (Raja binoculata). An egg case, sometimes known as a mermaid’s purse, is the casing made from collagen protein strands that surrounds the eggs of oviparous (egg-laying) sharks, skates (the only rays that are oviparous) and chimaeras. The ‘horns’ or ‘points’ at each corner secure it between rocks as well as protect against predators. Unlike most egg cases which contain only 1 embryo, that of the Big Skate can contain up to 7 embryos. Big Skates are common from California to Alaska.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 1.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 16. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 15. Sitting: 1. Other Activities: 1 non-motorized scooter.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass.
Report Images
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A mild and pleasant day on Manzanita’s expansive beach. Photo 1: Runners are backlit by hazy sunshine that accents the shimmering highlights of the wet sand and low waves. Photo 2: This lion’s mane jelly measured 7” across and washed up on the beach without its tentacles but otherwise intact. Photo 3: A tiny uncarved pumpkin at water’s edge brings recent Halloween decorations to mind.
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