Mile 308 Report
Arch Cape (community), Asbury Creek
March 15, 2026
Large numbers of Velella velella covering the shoreline as well as a large flock of Western gulls.
Report Details
Large numbers of Velella velella covering the shoreline as well as a large flock of Western gulls.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 6.73 feet.
Activities
Types of Activities: Sitting, Walking/Running.
Number of people: 23. Number of dogs: 4.
Concerns
Shellfish or invertebrate collection
Notable Wildlife
50+ Western gulls
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Large amount of Velella velella washed up along the shoreline, seen along the entire mile of beach. Most are deceased, which can be seen due to the lack of usual blue pigmentation.
Wrackline Content
Shells, Marine debris.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling. On the southern end of the mile it can be seen that some trees have fallen onto the beach that were not there based off images from the last report.
Velella Velella
Washed up Velella velella
Southern Part of Arch Cape
Northern Part of Arch Cape
Western Gull flock
Report Images
Mia Saavedra
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