SoundHAB: Surface condition report “January, 2019” is now available for download

[Krembs, Christopher (ECY)]

Download here:
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/documents/1903070.pdf
Ecology’s Marine News: “EYES OVER PUGET SOUND”
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At a glance: Something was fishy in 2018
In 2018, water temperatures were slightly warmer than normal. Aerial photos revealed many spawning herring and baitfish as well as algal blooms. We also saw abundant macro-algae, a persistent Noctiluca bloom, and countless red blooms. Were these observations related to the cool, wet spring followed by a warm, dry, and sunny summer? Or did the neutral boundary conditions in the Pacific Ocean also play a role?

What we know is that warmer water and sufficient phytoplankton helped to support the populations of plankton-feeders, which led to good growth conditions for herring. This is not what we expected to see after four years of early discharges from the Fraser River, which likely affected water renewal in the Salish Sea. The earlier peak spring flow, however, is consistent with predicted climate forecasts for our region.

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The pdf document is around 10 MB, upload times may vary. It has clickable navigation links.
We hope the images are inspiring and informative.
With best regards, Christopher Krembs and the Marine Monitoring Unit _________________________________________________________________
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Dr. Christopher Krembs
Senior Oceanographer, Marine Monitoring Unit
Environmental Assessment Program
Washington State Department of Ecology
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PO BOX 47710
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