Mile 323 Report
Seaside
January 13, 2014
The surf was still big but the wind had calmed down.
Report Details
The surf was still big but the wind had calmed down. Not many people around and about, 10 in total along this mile. What trash was on the beach was comprised of 1 bait bag, 1 bait box, 1 large zip tie, 2 plastic bottles and small plastics (a pretty clean beach). Tide line had live Sea Angels (Clione limacina). Also found an interesting peanut worm, 1 red-eyed Medusa, and 3 brown nettles.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 8.1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 9. Other Activities: 1 person flying a kite. It was just after a big storm, not too many people around.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Not very many birds at all. Fewer than five sea gulls, a flock of sanderlings, and a couple crows
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. 1 Fulmar, the other I am unsure about but I took a photograph
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. There were quite a few Clione limacina, which I have not previously seen along this beach. There were also a few peanut worms.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Wood pieces.
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