Report Details

Over the past two weeks, we have seen at least three or four dead common mures during our walks (about three times a week). One day, we counted six. One was entangled in kelp. We also saw a dead baby shark and were told about another dead shark. There was a huge moon jellyfish (aurelia), about a foot in diameter. The beach is quite clean, esp. considering its usage.

Conditions

Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 5.

Notable Wildlife

Quite a bit of kelp

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 6. Common mures

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

2 dead sharks, one baby about 3' long. I didn't see the other; a fellow beach-walker said it was about 5' long; only the carcass was left.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces.

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None of the above problems.

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