Mile 49 Report
Graveyard Point, Port, Harbor, Battle Rock
August 22, 2020
A family of six was playing in the surf in the little Cove south of the dock Beach.
Report Details
A family of six was playing in the surf in the little Cove south of the dock Beach. The actual dock area seems very quiet, although we did see some dredging activity.
Conditions
Temperature: 64 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 5.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 1. Playing in surf: 6. Other Activities: Observed dredging activity at the dock, where they haul the boats out.. The public is not allowed on the dock at this time so I did not log any vehicles at that area.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 7.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Styrofoam.
New Development
Dredging activity at the dock.
Actions & Comments
Seems pretty quiet. Pleasant summer day.
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