SoundHAB: Surface condition report from March 24, 2014 is now available.

[EYES OVER PUGET SOUND]

Ecology’s Marine News: “EYES OVER PUGET SOUND”

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/mar_wat/surface.html

What you will find:
River flows are above normal and air temperatures are increasing slowly. The spring phytoplankton bloom is slow to develop with visible blooms limited to smaller bays such as Sequim and Bellingham Bays. Noctiluca observed in East Sound on Orcas Island, coinciding with high numbers of jellyfish. Debris lines are mostly confined to Hood Canal. Pockets of colder water observed in Central Sound and Hood Canal, likely from the colder, saltier conditions that developed during the winter in the northern regions. Oxygen is variable yet close to expected ranges. Sizable oil sheens were sighted in Gig Harbor and Carr Inlet.

The pdf document is around 8 MB, upload times may vary.

The pdf document has clickable navigation links.

Source images of the entire flight are located at:

ftp://www.ecy.wa.gov/eap/Flight_Blog/latest_pictures/

Note: If you wish to have access to images right after the flight please send me an e-mail at ckre461 at ecy.wa.gov and I will put you on a pre-release alert list with an ftp link.
We hope the images are inspiring and informative.

With best regards,
Christopher and the Marine Monitoring Unit

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