Eyes Over Puget Sound (EOPS) is a news report, and is made available within two days of observation.
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/mar_wat/eops/
We inform on current surface conditions in Puget Sound and links several scales of observation together. The report contains condition summaries, personal flight observations, aerial photographs, en route ferry data, satellite images, and mooring data collected by the Marine Monitoring Unit at Ecology.
Ecology's Marine Monitoring Unit conducts several marine observations with a sampling frequency of minutes to 1 month. We use our routine commute flight between Kenmore Airbase and Olympia to document current marine water conditions by camera and supplement the information with satellite images and en route ferry data between Seattle WA and Victoria BC. This program is an example to optimize monitoring resources. You may subscribe or unsubscribe to the Eyes Over Puget Sound email listserv by going to this link:
http://listserv.wa.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A0=ECOLOGY-EYES-OVER-PUGET-SOUND
1) Surface observations from aerial surveys showed extensive Noctiluca blooms in Central Puget Sound and red-brown blooms in South Puget Sound.
2) Mooring data showed decreasing dissolved oxygen levels at stations in Mukilteo and Manchester over the past two weeks.
3) Mooring data also confirmed high dissolved oxygen concentrations and warming water masses in Squaxin Passage and Mukilteo.
This document provides a summary of marine conditions observed in Puget Sound on August 27, 2012. Aerial photos show high abundances of macroalgae in Central Sound and red-brown algal blooms in South Sound inlets and parts of Central Sound. Jellyfish patches were numerous and increasing in size in Sinclair and Budd inlets. Ferry and satellite data indicate low-moderate fluorescence and turbidity in the Main Basin and Admiralty Inlet, with temperatures in the Main Basin dropping below 15°C and near-surface salinity above 28 PSU.
This document provides an overview of marine conditions from a December 5, 2011 flight over Puget Sound. Weather was challenging with patchy fog and low clouds. Aerial photos showed large jellyfish patches and debris lines. The ferry and satellite data indicated that a bloom in Central Sound was continuing as temperatures fell. Mooring data showed cooling and freshening waters while oxygen decreased in some areas. Plans were outlined to sample new stations in 2012 in Port Gamble, Port Madison, and Eagle Harbor.
This document discusses issues with using J-hook structures to address erosion problems in streams and rivers. A retired general shares his experience with a similar stream restoration project on the Rapidan River in Virginia. The agencies involved required installing J-hooks without sufficient bank reinforcement. During high water events, the river washed out the banks behind the J-hooks, negating their intended effect. The general believes the J-hooks exacerbated bank erosion by channeling water into the banks. He concludes that without heavy stone riprap reinforcement, stream banks will wash away during high waters, rendering the J-hooks useless.
"The Department of Energy announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and conduct public scoping meetings under the National Environmental Policy Act for remediation of Area IV of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
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The document provides an overview of marine monitoring activities in Puget Sound for February 27, 2012. It includes summaries of aerial photography observations, ferry and satellite data, weather conditions, and mooring data. Aerial photos showed river plumes extending into central Puget Sound and the first signs of algal blooms in south Puget Sound. Ferry data indicated localized areas of high colored dissolved organic matter from increased river flows. Weather had been increasingly colder than normal with low sunshine. Mooring data showed a thinner freshwater layer reflecting low discharge from the Snohomish River.
The document provides an overview of marine conditions in Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca from a surface conditions report on March 19th, 2012. It includes observations from aerial photos showing extensive freshwater plumes from high river flows due to cool, wet weather. In-situ mooring data showed an increase in the freshwater layer in Whidbey Basin matching high precipitation. The report also discusses the PS-AHAB project which maps the seafloor for dormant Alexandrium cysts that can lead to harmful algae blooms, and identifies new sites to be monitored in 2012, including some previously impaired locations.
Coastal Geologic Hazards and Sea-Level Rise: Climate Change in Rhode Islandriseagrant
Coastal Geologic Hazards and Sea-Level Rise: Climate Change in Rhode Island
This presentation was given at the Shoreline Change SAMP Stakeholder Meeting on April 4th, 2013 by Jon C. Boothroyd (Rhode Island Geological Survey and Department of Geosciences, University of Rhode Island) and Bryan A. Oakley (Environmental Earth Science Department, Eastern Connecticut State University).
1) Surface observations from aerial surveys showed extensive Noctiluca blooms in Central Puget Sound and red-brown blooms in South Puget Sound.
2) Mooring data showed decreasing dissolved oxygen levels at stations in Mukilteo and Manchester over the past two weeks.
3) Mooring data also confirmed high dissolved oxygen concentrations and warming water masses in Squaxin Passage and Mukilteo.
This document provides a summary of marine conditions observed in Puget Sound on August 27, 2012. Aerial photos show high abundances of macroalgae in Central Sound and red-brown algal blooms in South Sound inlets and parts of Central Sound. Jellyfish patches were numerous and increasing in size in Sinclair and Budd inlets. Ferry and satellite data indicate low-moderate fluorescence and turbidity in the Main Basin and Admiralty Inlet, with temperatures in the Main Basin dropping below 15°C and near-surface salinity above 28 PSU.
This document provides an overview of marine conditions from a December 5, 2011 flight over Puget Sound. Weather was challenging with patchy fog and low clouds. Aerial photos showed large jellyfish patches and debris lines. The ferry and satellite data indicated that a bloom in Central Sound was continuing as temperatures fell. Mooring data showed cooling and freshening waters while oxygen decreased in some areas. Plans were outlined to sample new stations in 2012 in Port Gamble, Port Madison, and Eagle Harbor.
This document discusses issues with using J-hook structures to address erosion problems in streams and rivers. A retired general shares his experience with a similar stream restoration project on the Rapidan River in Virginia. The agencies involved required installing J-hooks without sufficient bank reinforcement. During high water events, the river washed out the banks behind the J-hooks, negating their intended effect. The general believes the J-hooks exacerbated bank erosion by channeling water into the banks. He concludes that without heavy stone riprap reinforcement, stream banks will wash away during high waters, rendering the J-hooks useless.
"The Department of Energy announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and conduct public scoping meetings under the National Environmental Policy Act for remediation of Area IV of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
"
The document provides an overview of marine monitoring activities in Puget Sound for February 27, 2012. It includes summaries of aerial photography observations, ferry and satellite data, weather conditions, and mooring data. Aerial photos showed river plumes extending into central Puget Sound and the first signs of algal blooms in south Puget Sound. Ferry data indicated localized areas of high colored dissolved organic matter from increased river flows. Weather had been increasingly colder than normal with low sunshine. Mooring data showed a thinner freshwater layer reflecting low discharge from the Snohomish River.
The document provides an overview of marine conditions in Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca from a surface conditions report on March 19th, 2012. It includes observations from aerial photos showing extensive freshwater plumes from high river flows due to cool, wet weather. In-situ mooring data showed an increase in the freshwater layer in Whidbey Basin matching high precipitation. The report also discusses the PS-AHAB project which maps the seafloor for dormant Alexandrium cysts that can lead to harmful algae blooms, and identifies new sites to be monitored in 2012, including some previously impaired locations.
Coastal Geologic Hazards and Sea-Level Rise: Climate Change in Rhode Islandriseagrant
Coastal Geologic Hazards and Sea-Level Rise: Climate Change in Rhode Island
This presentation was given at the Shoreline Change SAMP Stakeholder Meeting on April 4th, 2013 by Jon C. Boothroyd (Rhode Island Geological Survey and Department of Geosciences, University of Rhode Island) and Bryan A. Oakley (Environmental Earth Science Department, Eastern Connecticut State University).
The document provides a summary of marine conditions from aerial photos, weather data, and water quality measurements taken in Puget Sound in late January 2012. Freshwater plumes from rivers extended far into the waterways due to higher than normal river flows. Cloudy and slightly warmer than average temperatures prevailed. Jellyfish continued to aggregate in Budd Inlet. No mooring data was available due to technical maintenance work. New monitoring sites in the Kitsap Peninsula and around Bainbridge Island were added to focus sampling efforts that year.
Sun and high air temperatures warrant en route ozone measurements for model validations. A furry visitor takes a rest on the float plane. Spotlight on our pilot, Joe Leatherman. High river flows lead to striking fronts of turquoise-colored water carrying glacial flour in many northeastern regions. Satellite and aerial images show widespread phytoplankton blooms in Whidbey Basin, Hood Canal, South Puget Sound, and West Bay of Orcas Island. Numerous large debris patches in Hood Canal, Central Sound, and South Sound Inlets. After two years of colder temperatures and higher oxygen, Puget Sound waters are returning to expected or lower dissolved oxygen levels.
The aerial photos from July 31st, 2012 show extensive red-brown algal blooms throughout many of the South Sound inlets and parts of Central Sound. High algal blooming activity was observed in most of Puget Sound, and jellyfish aggregations were growing in size and number in Budd Inlet. Several large tidal eddies and fronts were also visible between water masses with different properties in locations like Central Basin, Squaxin Passage, Budd Inlet, and Quartermaster Harbor. Suspended sediment plumes were observed extending from Budd Inlet into Quartermaster Harbor and Colvos Passage.
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.
Puget Sound conditions are normalizing after seven months of lower oxygen. Calm, dry, cool, and foggy mornings abruptly changed on October 28 to sun and strong northerly winds. Red-brown blooms and abundant jellyfish in south Puget Sound inlets appeared as we flew to the coast. Blooms were still visible near ocean beaches and inner bays. Grays Harbor had abundant surface debris with green algae in North Bay. We spotted red-brown blooms in rivers and sloughs in Willapa Bay, as well as schooling fish near sandbanks. Many patches of suspended sediment appeared in shallow water unrelated to tidal currents and remain unexplained.
1) Aerial photography on April 21, 2014 showed blooms in Whidbey Basin and isolated bays, with otherwise clear water. Sediment-rich water was entering Puget Sound from the Stillaguamish River after the Oso mudslide. Debris lines were observed in Hood Canal and North Sound. Multiple oil sheens were seen in the Lake Washington Ship Canal.
2) Physical conditions in Puget Sound were developing into colder, saltier conditions throughout the region. Dissolved oxygen levels were lower in Whidbey Basin, Central Sound, and South Sound but higher in Hood Canal.
3) Upwelling conditions off the Washington coast in mid-April stimulated a spring phytop
After 2-years of conditions favorable for water quality, with colder temperatures and higher oxygen, Puget Sound water conditions are closer to expected again. This year phytoplankton blooms and seasonal oxygen maxima are notable, while extensive Noctiluca blooms showed up early following a period high freshwater inputs and milder weather conditions. The Fraser River sediment influence is very strong north of San Juan Islands and warm, fresh water is entering Central Puget Sound from Whidbey Basin. In the past few weeks river flows and air temperatures have been higher than normal and now are decreasing.
A stunning view of a second large Noctiluca bloom captures the attention of many living near Puget Sound. Favorable conditions support several regional phytoplankton blooms. Red-brown blooms in Port Townsend, Discovery Bay and Bellingham Bay. Large algal mats or organic material particularly in Samish Bay. Jellyfish patches increasing in Budd, Totten and Eld Inlets.
Air temperatures are warm and Puget Sound continues to show record high water temperatures. Some rain has returned to our region, yet river flows remain unusually low. Puget Sound is saltier than normal allowing oxygen-rich surface waters to more easily mix to greater depths. Lower oxygen was measured only in the Coastal Bays, Hood Canal, and South Sound. Large jellyfish aggregations continue in South Sound, the Kitsap Peninsula, and East Sound (Orcas Island). Sediment plumes in Bellingham Bay form unique patterns. Warm waters and sunny conditions fostered green tides, raising a stink along some local beaches.
The document provides a summary of observations from an aerial survey of Puget Sound on July 6, 2011. The survey observed:
- Abundant recreational boaters indicating that summer has arrived.
- Distinct water masses converging and mixing, with areas of prominent phytoplankton growth appearing green or red-brown.
- Numerous debris islands throughout South Sound, possibly due to recent high tides.
- Jellyfish swarms and distinct algal blooms in various regions of Puget Sound.
This document provides a surface conditions report from an aerial survey conducted on July 6th, 2011 over Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. [1] The morning flight observed many recreational boaters indicating that summer had arrived. [2] Notable observations included the discharge of the Puyallup River into Commencement Bay and debris islands throughout South Sound. [3] The afternoon flight had good visibility and observed extensive phytoplankton blooms, algal mats, sediment plumes, fronts and water masses.
Eyes Over Puget Sound (EOPS) is a news report, and is made available within two days of observation.
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/mar_wat/eops/
We inform on current surface conditions in Puget Sound and links several scales of observation together. The report contains condition summaries, personal flight observations, aerial photographs, en route ferry data, satellite images, and mooring data collected by the Marine Monitoring Unit at Ecology.
Ecology's Marine Monitoring Unit conducts several marine observations with a sampling frequency of minutes to 1 month. We use our routine commute flight between Kenmore Airbase and Olympia to document current marine water conditions by camera and supplement the information with satellite images and en route ferry data between Seattle WA and Victoria BC. This program is an example to optimize monitoring resources. You may subscribe or unsubscribe to the Eyes Over Puget Sound email listserv by going to this link:
http://listserv.wa.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A0=ECOLOGY-EYES-OVER-PUGET-SOUND
Eyes Over Puget Sound (EOPS) is a news report, and is made available within two days of observation.
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/mar_wat/eops/
We inform on current surface conditions in Puget Sound and links several scales of observation together. The report contains condition summaries, personal flight observations, aerial photographs, en route ferry data, satellite images, and mooring data collected by the Marine Monitoring Unit at Ecology.
Ecology's Marine Monitoring Unit conducts several marine observations with a sampling frequency of minutes to 1 month. We use our routine commute flight between Kenmore Airbase and Olympia to document current marine water conditions by camera and supplement the information with satellite images and en route ferry data between Seattle WA and Victoria BC. This program is an example to optimize monitoring resources. You may subscribe or unsubscribe to the Eyes Over Puget Sound email listserv by going to this link:
http://listserv.wa.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A0=ECOLOGY-EYES-OVER-PUGET-SOUND
Extensive red-brown algal blooms were observed in South Sound and Quartermaster Harbor from aerial flights and satellite imagery. Large patches of macroalgae were also seen throughout Central Sound. Dissolved oxygen levels began declining at some monitoring stations, while surface temperatures ranged from 14-15°C in Central Sound to 10-11°C in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The latest algal bloom in Central Sound showed signs of fading as waters began to clear.
The document summarizes aerial photographs taken on October 28, 2013 of Puget Sound, Grays Harbor, and Willapa Bay. Red-brown algal blooms, jellyfish patches, and debris were observed in south Puget Sound. Grays Harbor had abundant surface debris and green algal blooms, while Willapa Bay showed red-brown blooms in rivers and tidal sloughs. Many unexplained patches of suspended sediment were seen in shallow waters throughout the areas photographed.
The document summarizes observations from aerial surveys and monitoring efforts of the Puget Sound region from May 14, 2012. It notes strong algal blooms throughout the South Sound and Central Basin as well as abundant debris. Dissolved oxygen levels had decreased in the last two weeks despite high algae production. It also describes King County's long-term marine phytoplankton monitoring program, which samples at three locations to assess water quality and understand dynamics of Puget Sound phytoplankton. Finally, it shows common chain-forming diatom genera that typically dominate the spring bloom in Puget Sound.
1) The document summarizes observations from aerial photos, moorings, ferries, and satellites of the Puget Sound region from May 14, 2012.
2) Strong algal blooms were observed in the South Sound and Central Basin as well as most smaller bays. Dissolved oxygen levels had decreased in the last two weeks despite high algae production.
3) The King County Marine Phytoplankton Monitoring Program measures phytoplankton abundances and water quality parameters at various locations in Puget Sound to understand how climate change and other stressors impact the marine environment.
Record warm water temperatures and low oxygen continue in Ecology’s Puget Sound marine monitoring station network. Record low stream flows result in visibly low river discharge into Puget Sound, in particular for the Puyallup River. Abundant sun and unusually warm water temperatures fuel phytoplankton blooms in many areas. Bright orange Noctiluca blooms are surfacing in the Commencement Bay area and around Port Madison. Finger inlets of South Sound support extensive patches of jellyfish.
The document provides a summary of marine conditions from aerial photos, weather data, and water quality measurements taken in Puget Sound in late January 2012. Freshwater plumes from rivers extended far into the waterways due to higher than normal river flows. Cloudy and slightly warmer than average temperatures prevailed. Jellyfish continued to aggregate in Budd Inlet. No mooring data was available due to technical maintenance work. New monitoring sites in the Kitsap Peninsula and around Bainbridge Island were added to focus sampling efforts that year.
Sun and high air temperatures warrant en route ozone measurements for model validations. A furry visitor takes a rest on the float plane. Spotlight on our pilot, Joe Leatherman. High river flows lead to striking fronts of turquoise-colored water carrying glacial flour in many northeastern regions. Satellite and aerial images show widespread phytoplankton blooms in Whidbey Basin, Hood Canal, South Puget Sound, and West Bay of Orcas Island. Numerous large debris patches in Hood Canal, Central Sound, and South Sound Inlets. After two years of colder temperatures and higher oxygen, Puget Sound waters are returning to expected or lower dissolved oxygen levels.
The aerial photos from July 31st, 2012 show extensive red-brown algal blooms throughout many of the South Sound inlets and parts of Central Sound. High algal blooming activity was observed in most of Puget Sound, and jellyfish aggregations were growing in size and number in Budd Inlet. Several large tidal eddies and fronts were also visible between water masses with different properties in locations like Central Basin, Squaxin Passage, Budd Inlet, and Quartermaster Harbor. Suspended sediment plumes were observed extending from Budd Inlet into Quartermaster Harbor and Colvos Passage.
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.
Puget Sound conditions are normalizing after seven months of lower oxygen. Calm, dry, cool, and foggy mornings abruptly changed on October 28 to sun and strong northerly winds. Red-brown blooms and abundant jellyfish in south Puget Sound inlets appeared as we flew to the coast. Blooms were still visible near ocean beaches and inner bays. Grays Harbor had abundant surface debris with green algae in North Bay. We spotted red-brown blooms in rivers and sloughs in Willapa Bay, as well as schooling fish near sandbanks. Many patches of suspended sediment appeared in shallow water unrelated to tidal currents and remain unexplained.
1) Aerial photography on April 21, 2014 showed blooms in Whidbey Basin and isolated bays, with otherwise clear water. Sediment-rich water was entering Puget Sound from the Stillaguamish River after the Oso mudslide. Debris lines were observed in Hood Canal and North Sound. Multiple oil sheens were seen in the Lake Washington Ship Canal.
2) Physical conditions in Puget Sound were developing into colder, saltier conditions throughout the region. Dissolved oxygen levels were lower in Whidbey Basin, Central Sound, and South Sound but higher in Hood Canal.
3) Upwelling conditions off the Washington coast in mid-April stimulated a spring phytop
After 2-years of conditions favorable for water quality, with colder temperatures and higher oxygen, Puget Sound water conditions are closer to expected again. This year phytoplankton blooms and seasonal oxygen maxima are notable, while extensive Noctiluca blooms showed up early following a period high freshwater inputs and milder weather conditions. The Fraser River sediment influence is very strong north of San Juan Islands and warm, fresh water is entering Central Puget Sound from Whidbey Basin. In the past few weeks river flows and air temperatures have been higher than normal and now are decreasing.
A stunning view of a second large Noctiluca bloom captures the attention of many living near Puget Sound. Favorable conditions support several regional phytoplankton blooms. Red-brown blooms in Port Townsend, Discovery Bay and Bellingham Bay. Large algal mats or organic material particularly in Samish Bay. Jellyfish patches increasing in Budd, Totten and Eld Inlets.
Air temperatures are warm and Puget Sound continues to show record high water temperatures. Some rain has returned to our region, yet river flows remain unusually low. Puget Sound is saltier than normal allowing oxygen-rich surface waters to more easily mix to greater depths. Lower oxygen was measured only in the Coastal Bays, Hood Canal, and South Sound. Large jellyfish aggregations continue in South Sound, the Kitsap Peninsula, and East Sound (Orcas Island). Sediment plumes in Bellingham Bay form unique patterns. Warm waters and sunny conditions fostered green tides, raising a stink along some local beaches.
The document provides a summary of observations from an aerial survey of Puget Sound on July 6, 2011. The survey observed:
- Abundant recreational boaters indicating that summer has arrived.
- Distinct water masses converging and mixing, with areas of prominent phytoplankton growth appearing green or red-brown.
- Numerous debris islands throughout South Sound, possibly due to recent high tides.
- Jellyfish swarms and distinct algal blooms in various regions of Puget Sound.
This document provides a surface conditions report from an aerial survey conducted on July 6th, 2011 over Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. [1] The morning flight observed many recreational boaters indicating that summer had arrived. [2] Notable observations included the discharge of the Puyallup River into Commencement Bay and debris islands throughout South Sound. [3] The afternoon flight had good visibility and observed extensive phytoplankton blooms, algal mats, sediment plumes, fronts and water masses.
Eyes Over Puget Sound (EOPS) is a news report, and is made available within two days of observation.
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/mar_wat/eops/
We inform on current surface conditions in Puget Sound and links several scales of observation together. The report contains condition summaries, personal flight observations, aerial photographs, en route ferry data, satellite images, and mooring data collected by the Marine Monitoring Unit at Ecology.
Ecology's Marine Monitoring Unit conducts several marine observations with a sampling frequency of minutes to 1 month. We use our routine commute flight between Kenmore Airbase and Olympia to document current marine water conditions by camera and supplement the information with satellite images and en route ferry data between Seattle WA and Victoria BC. This program is an example to optimize monitoring resources. You may subscribe or unsubscribe to the Eyes Over Puget Sound email listserv by going to this link:
http://listserv.wa.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A0=ECOLOGY-EYES-OVER-PUGET-SOUND
Eyes Over Puget Sound (EOPS) is a news report, and is made available within two days of observation.
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/mar_wat/eops/
We inform on current surface conditions in Puget Sound and links several scales of observation together. The report contains condition summaries, personal flight observations, aerial photographs, en route ferry data, satellite images, and mooring data collected by the Marine Monitoring Unit at Ecology.
Ecology's Marine Monitoring Unit conducts several marine observations with a sampling frequency of minutes to 1 month. We use our routine commute flight between Kenmore Airbase and Olympia to document current marine water conditions by camera and supplement the information with satellite images and en route ferry data between Seattle WA and Victoria BC. This program is an example to optimize monitoring resources. You may subscribe or unsubscribe to the Eyes Over Puget Sound email listserv by going to this link:
http://listserv.wa.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A0=ECOLOGY-EYES-OVER-PUGET-SOUND
Extensive red-brown algal blooms were observed in South Sound and Quartermaster Harbor from aerial flights and satellite imagery. Large patches of macroalgae were also seen throughout Central Sound. Dissolved oxygen levels began declining at some monitoring stations, while surface temperatures ranged from 14-15°C in Central Sound to 10-11°C in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The latest algal bloom in Central Sound showed signs of fading as waters began to clear.
The document summarizes aerial photographs taken on October 28, 2013 of Puget Sound, Grays Harbor, and Willapa Bay. Red-brown algal blooms, jellyfish patches, and debris were observed in south Puget Sound. Grays Harbor had abundant surface debris and green algal blooms, while Willapa Bay showed red-brown blooms in rivers and tidal sloughs. Many unexplained patches of suspended sediment were seen in shallow waters throughout the areas photographed.
The document summarizes observations from aerial surveys and monitoring efforts of the Puget Sound region from May 14, 2012. It notes strong algal blooms throughout the South Sound and Central Basin as well as abundant debris. Dissolved oxygen levels had decreased in the last two weeks despite high algae production. It also describes King County's long-term marine phytoplankton monitoring program, which samples at three locations to assess water quality and understand dynamics of Puget Sound phytoplankton. Finally, it shows common chain-forming diatom genera that typically dominate the spring bloom in Puget Sound.
1) The document summarizes observations from aerial photos, moorings, ferries, and satellites of the Puget Sound region from May 14, 2012.
2) Strong algal blooms were observed in the South Sound and Central Basin as well as most smaller bays. Dissolved oxygen levels had decreased in the last two weeks despite high algae production.
3) The King County Marine Phytoplankton Monitoring Program measures phytoplankton abundances and water quality parameters at various locations in Puget Sound to understand how climate change and other stressors impact the marine environment.
Record warm water temperatures and low oxygen continue in Ecology’s Puget Sound marine monitoring station network. Record low stream flows result in visibly low river discharge into Puget Sound, in particular for the Puyallup River. Abundant sun and unusually warm water temperatures fuel phytoplankton blooms in many areas. Bright orange Noctiluca blooms are surfacing in the Commencement Bay area and around Port Madison. Finger inlets of South Sound support extensive patches of jellyfish.
Warmer and sunnier days result in higher than normal river flows from the Skagit and Nisqually. Biological activity in the water column is high. Abundant organic surface debris in Hood Canal, Padilla Bay, and many Inlets. Red-brown blooms in South Sound, Discovery Bay, and regions of Bellingham Bay. Different blooms in Skagit Bay, Padilla Bay, and Sinclair Inlet. Jelly fish are numerous in all southernmost South Sound Bays. Hood Canal remains cold but Puget Sound-wide temperatures are now warmer and less salty. Data from the Victoria Clipper and our sampling in the Strait provides important information on water exchange with the ocean.
A recent cold spell hits Puget Sound lowlands, interrupting this year’s warmer air temperatures. The warm ocean coincides with new maximum water temperatures observed throughout Puget Sound in October! Hood Canal’s higher dissolved oxygen and cold water anomalies are disappearing. November brings cold water from Whidbey Basin into Puget Sound with moderate levels of chlorophyll fluorescence. Abundant smacks of jellyfish in finger inlets of South Sound observed from our flight. Red-brown blooms remain strong in smaller bays of South Sound. Visible suspended sediments in the coastal estuaries from rain, wind, and waves. Playing in the water? Visit our BEACH program.
Surface Conditions Report for June 6th, 2011 in Puget Sound:
1) Widespread algal blooms were observed throughout Puget Sound, with high biomass in the South Sound and Main Basin.
2) Distinct fronts were visible between water masses in the South Sound and a complex triple point was seen in the Main Basin.
3) Temperature and algal biomass have been increasing throughout Puget Sound in recent weeks, with surface temperatures reaching 13-14°C.
Red-brown algal blooms were observed in Budd Inlet, Carr Inlet, and other South Sound bays based on aerial photographs from October 17th, 2011. Weather conditions included warmer than average afternoon temperatures but cooler nights, with clearer skies to the north. Water temperatures throughout Puget Sound were decreasing as the summer growing season came to an end. Dissolved oxygen trends varied geographically based on data from monitoring moorings.
The aerial photos from April 23rd showed:
1) Abundant surface algae blooms and debris in river-fed inlets in South and Central Puget Sound.
2) An eddy was visible in Sinclair Inlet and convergences in Case Inlet.
3) Extensive suspended sediment was observed in Elliott Bay and Budd Inlet.
Puget Sound is starting to normalize in response to fall conditions with cooler air temperatures, rain, and recovering river flows. We are seeing fewer algal blooms, jellyfish, and macro-algae as salinities become more normal. Yet warm waters persist and El Nino and the Blob are likely to affect Puget Sound throughout the winter. The Nisqually River fared better through the drought than other rivers and best management practices have been improving its water quality. EOPS and ferry monitoring gain recognition with a national award for innovation!
Unusually warm water temperatures continue in central and south Puget Sound. River flows remain lower than normal, especially the Fraser and Skagit rivers. Thus, with estuarine circulation much weaker, Puget Sound waters stay put. Mats of organic debris persist in Central Sound near Port Madison. Red-brown and brown blooms are now very strong in southern inlets and jellyfish patches are exceptionally numerous and large. Explore media coverage of unusual Puget Sound conditions including jellyfish.
Air temperatures are warm and Puget Sound continues to show record high water temperatures. Some rain has returned to our region, yet river flows remain unusually low. Puget Sound is saltier than normal allowing oxygen-rich surface waters to more easily mix to greater depths. Lower oxygen was measured only in the Coastal Bays, Hood Canal, and South Sound. Large jellyfish aggregations continue in South Sound, the Kitsap Peninsula, and East Sound (Orcas Island). Sediment plumes in Bellingham Bay form unique patterns. Warm waters and sunny conditions fostered green tides, raising a stink along some local beaches.
Unusually warm water temperatures continue in central and south Puget Sound while Willapa Bay returns to expected water temperatures as a result of stronger coastal upwelling. Extensive mats of organic debris develop in many places, particularly in Central Sound overlapping with a fading Noctiluca bloom. King County confirms Noctiluca and shares plankton species information. Red-brown and brown blooms are going strong in southern inlets and around the San Juan Islands. Our inspiring WCC Intern gets on boats, into the air, and to the lab.
Warm waters from “The Blob” in Puget Sound combine with drought conditions as warm air has left little snow to feed the rivers. Water temperatures throughout Puget Sound are the highest in 25 years and oxygen is exhibiting record lows. High suspended sediment in the north is still coming in from the Fraser River. Otherwise, the surface waters appear very clear due to recent low river flows and weak blooming activity. A red bloom is present in Sinclair Inlet and in some confined bays. Patches of jellyfish, however, are going strong in inlets of South Sound and Sinclair Inlet. What does this all mean for salmon? Get to know some intertidal critters!
Puget Sound is feeling the heat! Starting in October, temperatures are the highest on our record since 1989. Salinity and oxygen are much lower. Recent rains have rivers flowing high. Aerial views show dramatic sediment loads from rivers mixing into otherwise blue water. But don’t be fooled – by summer, snow-fed rivers are expected to run significantly below normal, with implications for Puget Sound water quality. For details, explore the special Drought Effects segment. Spring blooms are visible only in some confined bays. Jellyfish are going strong in finger inlets of South Sound. Glimpse Puget Sound’s glacial history.
The ocean and air remain warm with sunshine and dry weather across the region. As a result, Puget Sound is a lot warmer going into the new year. Hood Canal is responding with temperatures warmer than previous measurements, breaking its low temperature stint. First signs of growing phytoplankton are coloring the water green. Patches of jellyfish are overwintering in finger inlets of South Sound. Tidal fronts and suspended sediment are visible amidst the stunning San Juan Islands scenery. A sediment-rich water mass is trapped in Rosario Strait. Check out the South Sound Estuarium and the many reasons we love Puget Sound!
Warm air and water temperatures and offshore winds have persisted since fall. Numerous and sizable jelly fish patches are still present in southern inlets of Puget Sound. Coastal waters were colored in shades of gray to brown by sediment and humic substances. Phytoplankton blooms were restricted to the surf zone. We were treated to artful views of meandering sloughs and gullies on exposed mud flats during low tide in Willapa Bay, interspersed with the geometry of shellfish management. Brown pelicans: a story of recovery.
The year 2014 in pictures: In 2014, Puget Sound and Hood Canal behaved distinctly different in temperature and dissolved oxygen. In Puget Sound, generally warmer conditions, abundant and diverse algal blooms, and large pools of organic material persisted along with lower oxygen, high jellyfish abundances, and a lot of suspended sediment. On the other hand, Hood Canal was colder, more oxygenated, and algae blooms were rare. People and planes: past and present.
At the end of summer, water temperatures are still high, and salinities and dissolved oxygen are low in Puget Sound. Both sea surface temperature and upwelling off the coast are elevated (PDO and Upwelling indices) and the the Fraser River flow is low. This combination makes it an interesting fall. Very dense and large patches of jellyfish appear in finger inlets of South Sound. Red-brown blooms also remain strong in South Sound.
Sunshine and warmth continue into September. Upwelling is higher, yet low Fraser River flow reduces the likelihood of low-oxygen water moving into Puget Sound. Dissolved oxygen remains relatively high in Hood Canal and is lower elsewhere. Satellites show relatively warm water in the Strait of Georgia and Whidbey Basin and an extensive offshore bloom. Water temperatures also remain high in South Sound were red-brown plankton blooms and large smacks of jellyfish adorn the water surface. Explore what frequent blooms in smaller bays can tell us.
After weeks of clouds and warmer air, blue skies and cold temperatures set in. Strong tidal fronts and sediment-rich brackish plumes leave Whidbey Basin and move into Admiralty Reach. A pod of Orcas follows the edge of the plume heading north! Red-brown blooms continue in Henderson, Eld, and northern Budd Inlets. Long organic debris lines are numerous in northern Budd Inlet, Hood Canal, and in Central Sound north of Edmonds (Triple Junction). Conditions in the water column in Puget Sound continue to normalize after seven months of lower oxygen. Water is very clear for this time of the year, particularly in the north.
Aerial photography from November 21, 2013 showed:
- Strong tidal fronts and sediment-rich plumes leaving Whidbey Basin and moving into Admiralty Reach. Orcas were following the edge of one plume heading north.
- Red-brown algal blooms continued in several southern inlets. Long debris lines were numerous in Hood Canal, Budd Inlet, and central Puget Sound north of Edmonds.
- Photographs documented features including tidal fronts, sediment plumes, algal blooms, debris lines, and orcas swimming along a frontal boundary. Maps annotated the locations of each photograph to reconstruct observed surface conditions.
The year 2013 in pictures: Low oxygen conditions persisted from January into August and broke a two year anomaly of more favorable water quality conditions (lower temperature and salinity and higher dissolved oxygen). Dramatic Noctiluca blooms appeared one month earlier than normal (May), lasted for two months and coincided with lower oxygen. Large jellyfish patches persisted over the winter but then were less visible for the rest of the year. Large drifting algal mats appeared in August.
The document provides an overview of marine conditions in Puget Sound and surrounding areas from aerial photos taken on October 29, 2014, noting very dense patches of jellyfish in the fingers inlets of South Sound, strong red-brown algal blooms remaining in smaller bays, and increasing visibility of suspended sediments; it also describes physical conditions like water temperature, salinity and dissolved oxygen levels based on long-term monitoring data and compares conditions to historical trends.
The document provides observations from aerial photos taken on September 16, 2014, noting numerous and large patches of jellyfish seen in the finger inlets of South Sound and East Sound near Orcas Island, as well as red-brown blooms remaining strong in smaller bays inside Puget Sound, with suspended sediment from the Nooksack and Skagit Rivers also visible. Water quality conditions including water temperature, salinity, and dissolved oxygen levels are discussed for different regions of Puget Sound based on long-term monitoring data. Climate and oceanic conditions that influence Puget Sound waters are also reviewed.
Sunshine and warm temperatures return after last week’s intense rain. The Puyallup and Nisqually Rivers are flowing high. Red-brown blooms and numerous patches of jellyfish remain strong in South Sound, Sinclair and Dyes Inlets, and Bellingham Bay, with brown-green blooms in Whidbey Basin. Macro-algae surface debris is very high in South and Central Sound. Hood Canal remains cooler but Puget Sound-wide temperatures are now warmer and less salty. Sea surface temperatures are above 15 °C, conditions favorable for some pathogens, and harmful algae blooms. Read about super colonies of by-the-wind sailors washing up on our shores.
The aerial photos from June 23, 2014 showed the following:
- Large mats of surface debris were seen in Hood Canal, Padilla Bay, Lay Inlet and parts of Georgia Basin. Many of the patches contained macro-algae.
- A strong red-brown phytoplankton bloom was observed in Discovery Bay, East Sound and parts of Georgia Basin.
- The water north of the San Juan Islands appeared sediment-rich.
- Jellyfish numbers seemed to be increasing in locations like Budd Inlet and Hood Canal.
The weather changed from cool, cloudy and southerlies, to sunny warm conditions and light northerly winds on Mother’s Day. At the water surface, blooms and large debris lines occur in Bellingham, Padilla, and Samish Bays, Hood Canal, East Sound, and the Straits, as well as the finger inlets of South Sound. Large amounts of sediment-laden water from Port Susan are flowing into Central Basin. Turquoise water mixing to the surface in places around the San Juan Islands. After some trouble-shooting of the hardware and communication system, we will resume collecting Victoria Clipper data next week. Meet Eyes Under Puget Sound: Sediment Monitoring Program at Ecology.
The aerial photography on February 4, 2014 showed the following:
1) Suspended sediment along wind and wave exposed beaches and mud flats throughout Puget Sound.
2) Large tidal eddies carrying suspended sediment in many areas, including Pitt Passage and Quartermaster Harbor.
3) Long lines of foam following convergences, currents, and eddies, seen in Budd Inlet, Oakland Bay, and Commencement Bay.
4) An oil sheen spotted in Commencement Bay and jellyfish observed in Eld Inlet.
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1. Eyes Over Puget Sound
Surface Conditions Report
June, 20th 2011
Up-to-date observations of visible water quality conditions in Puget Sound and the Straits
2. Meet us in the field: Content:
•Personal flight impression p. 4‐7
Find out what it’s like
to be in the field.
•Aerial photography p. 8‐33
Find out what you see
at the surface.
•Ferry and satellite p. n.a.
Find out what we measure
at the surface every day
•In‐situ mooring data p. 34‐36
Find out what we measure
below the surface every day
3. Get your data from Ecology’s Environmental
Assessment Program
Long – Term Real – Time
Monitoring Network Sensor Network
Ecology’s long‐term marine
monitoring stations
Aerial survey: Ferry and satellite :
ftp://www.ecy.wa.gov/eap brandon.sackmann@ecy.w
/Flight_Blog/ a.gov
Ferry track
Morning flight
Evening flight
Access core Access mooring
monitoring data: Freshwater Report:
ftp://ecy.wa.gov/Hallock/Freshwa
data:
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/a http://www.ecy.wa.gov/pr
terReport/Ambient_Monitoring‐
pps/eap/marinewq/mwda ograms/eap/mar_wat/mo
Monthly_Summary.html
taset.asp orings.html
7. 2011 Marine Flight 3 – Central Sound
4. ADM003
S. of Admiralty Inlet
47 52.739
122 28.9917
7. HCB010 3. PSB003
Hood Canal
6. DYE004 Puget Sound
South of Bangor
47 40.2 Dyes Inlet Main Basin
122 49.2 NE of Chico Bay 47 39.5891
47 37.3389 122 26.5745
122 41.3754
8. HCB003
Hood Canal
Eldon
47 32.2722
123 00.576
2. ELB015
5. SIN001 Elliott Bay
Sinclair Inlet 47 35.7892
47 32.9557 122 22.1743
122 38.6083
9. HCB004 10. HCB007
Hood Canal,
Hood Canal
Sisters Point 1. EAP001
Lynch Cove
47 21.3723 East Passage
47 23.8889
123 01.4924 47 25.0226
122 55.7755
122 22.8241
8. Comment: Extensive Noctiluca bloom (confirmed by microscopy on 6‐21‐2011) in Central
Basin of Puget Sound, red brown and turquoise blooms in South Sound
Extensive Noctiluca bloom in Central Basin Mixing and Fronts:
Front
Distinct fronts between Nisqually past Anderson
Island (South Sound)
Suspended sediment:
Nisqually, Commencement Bay, Quartermaster
Plume
Harbor
Visible blooms:
Brown‐red in South Sound (Budd Inlet, Dana
Passage, Case and Carr Inlet). Green in
Bloom
Quartermaster Harbor (Vashon Island) Oro Bay
(Anderson Island). Turquoise bloom south of
Fox Island, east of Anderson Island and,
Nisqually Reach (all South Sound)
Debris (mainly Noctiluca and macroalgae):
Debris
Extensive Noctiluca aggregates in Central Basin
Drifting macro algae in middle portions of Carr Inlet
Brown‐red bloom in East Bay, Olympia
9. Flight conditions between Olympia and
Seattle on 6‐20‐2011
Find and download all aerial images at ftp://www.ecy.wa.gov/eap/Flight_Blog/
Flight Details: Flier Christopher Krembs
Morning 8:20 AM: Seattle via Main Basin, Colvos Passage, Carr Inlet, Case
Inlet, Dana Passage, Budd Inlet into Olympia
Evening 4:20 PM: Olympia via Dana Passage, Anderson Island, Nisqually,
Gordon Point, Commencement Bay, Quartermaster
Harbor, Central Basin, Westpoint/Seattle
Conditions: AM: Changes from good to poor visibility past Vashon I.
PM: Good visibility, altitude 2500 ft, sunny, intermediate
clouds.
34. Mooring observation from
June 7‐21, 2011
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/mar_wat/moorings.html
Summary: Decreasing dissolved oxygen (DO) values at Mukilteo and Manchester mooring Stations
Mukilteo, Whidbey Basin near Everett
MUK01BR (16 m): DO values dropped 1.0 mg/L with mean daily values decreasing from 9.5 mg/L to 8.5 mg/L; mean
value was 9.0 mg/L. Salinity mean value was 28.5 PSU. Temperature increased by 0.8 C with mean daily values
rising from 9.5 C to 10.3 C.
MUK01SR (0 m): Mean daily salinity values varied around 24.0 PSU (4.5 PSU less than MUK01BR). The
temperature mean value was 11.9 C, an increase of 0.3 C from previous month.
Manchester, Main Basin
MCH01BR (11m): DO values dropped 1.6 mg/L with mean daily values decreasing from 9.8 mg/L to 8.2 mg/L; mean
value was 8.9 mg/L. Salinity mean value was 28.7 PSU. Temperature mean value of 10.4 C.
MCH01SR: Salinity mean value was 28.6 PSU. Temperature mean value was 10.6 C
Squaxin Passage (South Sound) near Olympia
SQX01CR: Mean daily DO values decreased by 0.9 mg/L from 10.4 mg /L. 9.3 mg/L. with a mean value of 9.5 mg/L.
Salinity increased by 0.3 PSU with mean daily values rising from 27.5 to 27.8 PSU. Temperature increased by 0.4 C
with mean daily values rising from 12.2 to 12.6 C.