Mile 46 - Rocky Point, Betz Creek, north of Coal Point - January 14, 2013

Report Details

It was another beautiful day down on Mile 46! Once again we completed our CoastWatch survey in conjunction with our Marine Debris Monitoring project. Stand-up paddle boarding was the order of the day, as the three boarders were out riding waves from the time we arrived and were still doing so when we left. Not much to note on the wildlife. We did find a dead octopus/squid and some dead fish, but everything seemed to be in order. No physical changes or unusual finds. We will have to wait and see what next survey brings!

Conditions

Temperature: 40 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 3. Surfing: 3. Observed 3 people out taking advantage of the beautiful (and cold)day. Stand up paddle boarding looks like a blast!

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 3.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

3 dead fish. Color was gone and bodies were pretty decomposed. Could not identify. One dead octopus or possibly a squid.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.