Mile 215 Report
April 11, 2010
Lots of plastic particles less than 20 mm long in wrack line along the mid-beach as well as a fair amount of larger plastics as well as glass bottles, many of which had a cap.
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Lots of plastic particles less than 20 mm long in wrack line along the mid-beach as well as a fair amount of larger plastics as well as glass bottles, many of which had a cap. There were fewer people than I expected on a Sunday, but it was chilly.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 6.
Notable Wildlife
1 adult Western Gull, 1 Black-bellied Plover, 1 Dunlin, 1 Whimbrel (9 on walk back), and 1 American Crow on beach. 1 Turkey Vulture flying low over beach.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Pigeon Guillemot
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam.
Actions & Comments
Lots of large plastics and small plastics (20 mm or less long) in the wrack line along the mid-beach. Small plastics were also in a lower wrack line and in a much higher wrack line on beach in several places. Several glass beverage bottles were also along the mid-beach wrack line.
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B Pope