Mile 37 Report
Beach north of Euchre Creek, south of Devils Backbone
July 3, 2018
Beach fairly clean - lots of beautiful at the shoreline.
Report Details
Beach fairly clean - lots of beautiful at the shoreline. Thirteen sea stars near the cave - fewer than five years ago, but more than last year. Pelicans flying - seven! Again, more than last year, but many fewer than five years ago.
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 10. Playing in surf: 4. Playing in sand: 7. Photography: 3. Tidepooling: 9. Other Activities: Climbing into the mouth of the cave at Devil's Backbone. Quiet walk up and down the beach
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
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.). Lighter than normal plastic debris - less than one garbage bag full
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune. Much less than last winter!
iggydog
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