Mile 213 Report
Henderson Creek, South Beach SP south
January 17, 2014
Pebbles/jellies more visible this time.
Report Details
Pebbles/jellies more visible this time. Found one dead sea nettle. More rubbish to be picked up, especially styrofoam. Ocean waves more rigorous in area south of Henderson Creek & calmer as one approached South Beach area.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 9. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 9. Other Activities: 2 on horseback; couple walking & pushing baby carriage..
Concerns
Apparent violations: More work in protecting sand dune -- see photo.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Saw no live wildlife
Beached Birds
feathers in seaweed
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Saw dead sea nettle w/out tentacles; numerous dead jellies
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Broken sea stars & clam shells
Man-made Modifications
New riprap or shoreline protection structures. See photo
Natural Changes
Erosion still more in the area south of Henderson Creek
Actions & Comments
It might be good to have a beach clean-up after winter storms in the early part of the next year. Lots of styrofoam. More wood.
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PaulJulia
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