Mile 3 Report
Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
June 16, 2014
Walked the beach South from the Best Western Motel to the tide pools and rocks near what I believe was Red Point {no GPS with me} The section of beach gets much less usage than the section from the Best Western Motel North to the Mouth of the Chetco River.
Report Details
Walked the beach South from the Best Western Motel to the tide pools and rocks near what I believe was Red Point {no GPS with me} The section of beach gets much less usage than the section from the Best Western Motel North to the Mouth of the Chetco River. Still it is well used. Beach is generally is generally in good condition except for the two relatively minor problems noted. Observed perhaps two dozen or more Ochre Sea Stars in the tide pools. I saw no dead sea stars, missing limbs, lesions, or other evidence of Wasting disease. This very local population of Ochre Sea Stars seems healthy, at least at this moment in time
Conditions
Temperature: 64 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -0.1 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 4. Sitting: 2.
Other Activities: Large dog had defecated on the beach not too far from the water and the owner had not cleaned it up. Incoming tide would soon clear it but still very irresponsible..
Concerns
Litter
Apparent violations: 1 lone paper plate discarded on the beach.Notable Wildlife
Many Ochre sea stars in tide pools just North of Red Point
Wrackline Content
Small rocks.
Actions & Comments
Walked the beach South from the Best Western Motel to the tide pools and rocks near what I believe was Red Point {no GPS with me} The section of beach gets much less usage than the section from the Best Western Motel North to the Mouth of the Chetco River. Still it is well used. Beach is generally is generally in good condition except for the two relatively minor problems noted.Observed perhaps two dozen or more Ochre Sea Stars in the tide pools. I saw no dead sea stars, missing limbs, lesions, or other evidence of Wasting disease. This very local population of Ochre Sea Stars seems healthy, at least at this moment in time
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