Mile 323 Report
Seaside
October 21, 2023
We noticed lots of micro plastic and picked up as much as we could.
Report Details
We noticed lots of micro plastic and picked up as much as we could.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 60. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 11. Sitting: 5. Other Activities: The day we were there, there were people participating in the Amazing Race.. People feeding seagulls, playing in the water
Concerns
Litter
Apparent violations: Signs of/ litter from an overnight party.Notable Wildlife
Lots of gulls
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Dead crabs, seaweed
Man-made Modifications
Beachgrass planting or removal.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping. Jelly fish remains, they feel like plastic to the touch
Shannon Patel
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We noticed lots of micro plastic and picked up as much as we could.
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Tiffany from Seaside Aquarium spotted quite a few of these deformed velella recently on the beach.
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