Mile 324 Report
Seaside north
July 10, 2023
We saw lots of dead crabs, some kelp and algae on the surfline, and some driftwood.
Report Details
We saw lots of dead crabs, some kelp and algae on the surfline, and some driftwood. There were several people on the swings, a few flying kites, and two fishing in the surfline. There was a huge amount of firework debris (within the week following July 4) and evidence of one beach fire. We are unsure about physical changes to the area since this was our first observation.
Conditions
Temperature: 68 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 123. Number of dogs: 24. Walking or running: 121. Playing in surf: 8. Playing in sand: 5. Sitting: 5. Photography: 4. Fishing: 2. Other Activities: Flying kites 3. Lots of evidence of fireworks, someone creating bubbles
Concerns
Fire, Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 1.
Notable Wildlife
nothing unusual - live birds, seaweed/kelp, many dead crabs
Beached Birds
none seen
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Dead crabs. As this is our first observation, not sure if this is unusual.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
New Development
unsure, first observation
Man-made Modifications
unsure, first observation
Natural Changes
none
Bird tracks on sand
Organic matter and dead crab in surfline
Trash collected on Seaside beach, including quite a few fireworks.
Crab shells on beach
Plant debris washed up on shore
Broken sand dollar on beach
Dead crab on beach. Legs are detached.
Sea gooseberry, a kind of comb jelly
Report Images
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