Mile 34 Report
Wakeman Beach, Geisel Monument Wayside
March 4, 2020
Was too rocky for me to walk very far south starting at roughly the halfway point, sand moves out in October and November.
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Was too rocky for me to walk very far south starting at roughly the halfway point, sand moves out in October and November. Walked north to promontory where sand build up was evident. Most debris, plastic and rubber strips, was near the northern promontory. Only saw oyster catchers and seagulls.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 0.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
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