Mile 308 Report
Arch Cape (community), Asbury Creek
March 15, 2023
Large number of Mytilus californianus, whole dead animals, intact empty shells, single valves and fragments of shells.
Report Details
Large number of Mytilus californianus, whole dead animals, intact empty shells, single valves and fragments of shells. Also found a few small plastic bottles.
Conditions
Temperature: 9 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 12.
Vehicles
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Large number of Mytilus californianus, whole dead animals, intact empty shells, single valves and fragments of shells.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.). Several small plastic bottles
New Development
Drainage pipes.
Natural Changes
Landslides/major boulder falls.
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