06/25/2023 | 2:16 pm
Observation Type: Timed survey
Molts/crabs found: No I didn't
Surprised not to find any crab molts. Maybe because the shore has such little slope in a protected bay, so only gentle waves that can’t carry the molts to shore? Just my speculation.
3 hours 48 minutes after high tide
Data from Des Moines, East Passage (3.4 miles away)
High Tide (Predicted): 10:28 am, 7.3' MLLW
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Wind Speed: 6.9 MPH
Wind Direction: WNW (302°)
Temperature: 72℉
Rainfall (Calendar Day): 0"
Rainfall (Past 24 Hours): 0"
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Surprised not to find any crab molts. Maybe because the shore has such little slope in a protected bay, so only gentle waves that can’t carry the molts to shore? Just my speculation.