Mile 36 Report
Nesika Beach, north of Ophir Rest Area, south of Euchre Cr
December 5, 2021
The king tides had pushed most of the debris up close the the highway wall of vegetation.
Report Details
The king tides had pushed most of the debris up close the the highway wall of vegetation. I need to go back and collect the garbage. Below are the pictures of the whale and bird carcasses and debris.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 4. Other Activities: Gold mining.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. no leg bands
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Dead whale
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam.
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