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What

California Brittlebush (Encelia californica)

Observer

brasiliaperez

Date

March 4, 2020 12:43 PM HST

Description

patches all over the elevated areas

California Brittlebush - Photo (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey
veronica_l's ID: California Brittlebush (Encelia californica)
Added on March 8, 2020
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Thoracican Barnacles (Superorder Thoracicalcarea)

Observer

andreasd

Date

March 4, 2020 01:26 PM UTC

Description

Growing on object found in low tide zone

Thoracican Barnacles - Photo (c) Matthew Connors, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Matthew Connors
veronica_l's ID: Thoracican Barnacles (Superorder Thoracicalcarea)
Added on March 8, 2020
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What

European Searocket (Cakile maritima)

Observer

andreasd

Date

March 4, 2020 12:54 PM UTC

Description

Found on dry flat sandy gradient above sea level

European Searocket - Photo (c) Robert Slavey, all rights reserved, uploaded by Robert Slavey
veronica_l's ID: European Searocket (Cakile maritima)
Added on March 8, 2020
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What

Western Marsh Rosemary (Limonium californicum)

Observer

andreasd

Date

March 4, 2020 12:45 PM UTC

Description

Found in upland zone among other plants

Western Marsh Rosemary - Photo (c) Alex Heyman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alex Heyman
veronica_l's ID: Western Marsh Rosemary (Limonium californicum)
Added on March 8, 2020
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Beach Suncup (Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia)

Observer

andreasd

Date

March 4, 2020 12:54 PM UTC

Description

Found in dry flat sandy patch above sea level

Beach Suncup - Photo (c) randomtruth, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
veronica_l's ID: Beach Suncup (Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia)
Added on March 8, 2020
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Pacific Oyster (Magallana gigas)

Observer

andreasd

Date

March 4, 2020 12:55 PM UTC

Description

Found along low tide zone

Pacific Oyster - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Al Kordesch
veronica_l's ID: Pacific Oyster (Magallana gigas)
Added on March 8, 2020
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Red Sand-Verbena (Abronia maritima)

Observer

andreasd

Date

March 4, 2020 01:17 PM UTC

Description

Found growing on sandy embankment

Red Sand-Verbena - Photo (c) Wayfinder_73, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
veronica_l's ID: Red Sand-Verbena (Abronia maritima)
Added on March 8, 2020
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What

Beach Suncup (Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia)

Observer

aversaci

Date

March 4, 2020 01:10 PM PST

Description

Found in large numbers in higher elevations along the upper marsh.

Beach Suncup - Photo (c) randomtruth, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
veronica_l's ID: Beach Suncup (Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia)
Added on March 8, 2020
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Coastal Goldenbush (Isocoma menziesii)

Observer

aversaci

Date

March 4, 2020 02:04 PM PST

Description

Found in the upper marsh near the sand of the beach.

Coastal Goldenbush - Photo (c) Joey Santore, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Joey Santore
veronica_l's ID: Coastal Goldenbush (Isocoma menziesii)
Added on March 8, 2020
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Red Sand-Verbena (Abronia maritima)

Observer

aversaci

Date

March 4, 2020 01:18 PM PST

Description

Seen on the sandy dunes lining the beach.

Red Sand-Verbena - Photo (c) Wayfinder_73, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
veronica_l's ID: Red Sand-Verbena (Abronia maritima)
Added on March 8, 2020
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Western Marsh Rosemary (Limonium californicum)

Observer

amyly1998

Date

March 4, 2020 01:36 PM PST

Description

Found next to pickleweeds on higher elevation next to the river on the marsh

Western Marsh Rosemary - Photo (c) Alex Heyman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alex Heyman
veronica_l's ID: Western Marsh Rosemary (Limonium californicum)
Added on March 8, 2020
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What

Pacific Glasswort (Salicornia pacifica)

Observer

amyly1998

Date

March 4, 2020 01:41 PM PST

Description

Found near the river flowing through the marsh across the cord grass. On higher elevation

Pacific Glasswort - Photo (c) Dani Montijo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Dani Montijo
veronica_l's ID: Pacific Glasswort (Salicornia pacifica)
Added on March 8, 2020
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Cloudy Bubble Snail (Bulla gouldiana)

Observer

amyly1998

Date

March 4, 2020 01:20 PM PST

Description

Found near the coast line near the ocean on the surface of the mud

Cloudy Bubble Snail - Photo (c) Craig Hoover, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Craig Hoover
veronica_l's ID: Cloudy Bubble Snail (Bulla gouldiana)
Added on March 8, 2020
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Western Gull (Larus occidentalis)

Observer

alondracaracosa

Date

February 19, 2020 09:06 PM HST

Description

Wondering around in groups of 3-4. White head, neck and under parts. Pink legs.

Western Gull - Photo (c) Jamie Chavez, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
veronica_l's ID: Western Gull (Larus occidentalis)
Added on February 24, 2020
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Gould Beanclam (Donax gouldii)

Observer

tayloreringoto

Date

February 19, 2020 12:45 PM PST

Description

Bean clam of many different colors found in the sand we sampled. Clustered at the surface of the sand as well. Many lumped together

Gould Beanclam - Photo (c) dlbowls, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by dlbowls
veronica_l's ID: Gould Beanclam (Donax gouldii)
Added on February 24, 2020
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Pacific Sand Crab (Emerita analoga)

Observer

daniel1786

Date

February 19, 2020 02:01 PM PST

Description

Found about 25 meters from water edge at low tide

Mole Crabs - Photo (c) Nicolas Olejnik, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nicolas Olejnik
veronica_l's ID: Mole Crabs (Superfamily Hippoidea)
Added on February 24, 2020
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Isopods (Order Isopoda)

Observer

brasiliaperez

Date

February 19, 2020 02:08 PM HST

Description

Marine isopod found 85m above water line at low tide

Isopods - Photo (c) Nicky Bay, all rights reserved, uploaded by Nicky Bay
veronica_l's ID: Isopods (Order Isopoda)
Added on February 24, 2020
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Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera)

Observer

aversaci

Date

February 19, 2020 02:05 PM PST

Description

Found along the wrack line of the previous high tide, located at the border of the light, dry sand and the hard, wet sand.

Giant Kelp - Photo (c) Pat Webster @underwaterpat, all rights reserved, uploaded by Pat Webster @underwaterpat
veronica_l's ID: Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera)
Added on February 24, 2020
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Bean Clam Hydroid (Eucheilota bakeri)

Observer

jjbauer

Date

February 19, 2020 01:51 PM PST

Description

This hydroid could be observed growing on many bean clams. The appendages of this organism could be seen sticking out from the wet sand of the intertidal sandy beach.

Bean Clam Hydroid - Photo (c) Alex Bairstow, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alex Bairstow
veronica_l's ID: Bean Clam Hydroid (Eucheilota bakeri)
Added on February 24, 2020
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European Searocket (Cakile maritima)

Observer

jjbauer

Date

February 19, 2020 02:05 PM PST

Description

This flowering plant could be observed growing in the harsh upper zone of the beach, indicating it's hardiness and tolerance for high salinity levels.

European Searocket - Photo (c) Robert Slavey, all rights reserved, uploaded by Robert Slavey
veronica_l's ID: European Searocket (Cakile maritima)
Added on February 24, 2020
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Eccentric Sand Dollar (Dendraster excentricus)

Observer

abisanford

Date

February 19, 2020 12:47 PM PST

Description

Found at surf line, with small waves still washing over it. Appears to have died more recently.

Eccentric Sand Dollar - Photo (c) EllieTrombone, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by EllieTrombone
veronica_l's ID: Eccentric Sand Dollar (Dendraster excentricus)
Added on February 24, 2020
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Gould Beanclam (Donax gouldii)

Observer

jjbauer

Date

February 19, 2020 01:49 PM PST

Description

These clams were observed most prevalently in a distinct band along the shore. This pattern of distribution likely varies by tidal conditions, moving along the moisture gradient to support the best conditions for suspension feeding.

Gould Beanclam - Photo (c) dlbowls, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by dlbowls
veronica_l's ID: Gould Beanclam (Donax gouldii)
Added on February 24, 2020
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