Mile 308 Report
Arch Cape (community), Asbury Creek
April 30, 2017
Report Details
Conditions
Temperature: 13 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Walking or running: 3. People walking and standing on beach, but very few for a nice day.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Beached Birds
Live birds: small flocks of Larus occidentalis
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Extensive stranding of Velella velella.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
New Development
None
John Markham
CoastWatcher
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