Mile 46 Report
Rocky Point, Retz Creek, north of Coal Point
February 13, 2015
It is AMAZING the amount of sand that has been removed (naturally) by scouring.
Report Details
It is AMAZING the amount of sand that has been removed (naturally) by scouring. Take a look at our photos. The rock that Janet cannot reach the top of used to be almost completely covered up top with only 1 foot or so exposed. The scouring has been taking place for about the past 6 months. We have heard that about 10 miles or so up the beach to the north, they are being inundated with sand washing in. Is the sand from this beach moving north? We have not submitted a report in the past several months, but we continue to watch at least once a month as we also do our NOAA Marine Debris Monitoring Surveys.
Conditions
Temperature: 68 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Walking or running: 5. Photography: 2.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
Oystercatchers, Seagulls, MANY small (Juvenile?) Turban Snails
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
2 dead fish, unidentifiable. 1 dead (and small) Gumboot Chiton.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Small and typical amount of erosion that is associated with big rain/storm events.
Actions & Comments
No action needed.
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