The king tide on Friday meant there were perfect conditions for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to head out into the estuary and collect marine debris that’s usually too shallow to reach.

"We are extremely happy with how the project is going and the amount of debris we have collected thus far, and look forward to the completion of the project," Ludwig said in an email.

In Southern California, the Marine Debris Tracker is providing insights into how waste affects species like the California ...