Historical News
Surface Mapping
Surface chlorophyll data were collected on June 17, 2024 while the R/V Monitor was underway collecting bacteria samples in the Providence and Seekonk River estuaries. The average chlorophyll concentrations were categorized as poor in the Seekonk River and as fair in all other areas. Overall, chlorophyll ranged from 0.0 to 72.05 µg/L with an average of 13.74 µg/L. The chlorophyll concentrations from this date are presented in the map below using Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW) interpolation.
Surface Mapping
Surface chlorophyll data were collected on June 12, 2024 while the R/V Monitor was underway collecting nutrient samples in the Providence and Seekonk River estuaries. The average chlorophyll concentrations were categorized as good in the Pawtuxet River, poor in the Northern Providence River Channel, and as fair in all other areas. Overall, chlorophyll ranged from 1.48 to 44.81 µg/L with an average of 14.44 µg/L. The chlorophyll concentrations from this date are presented in the map below using Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW) interpolation.
R/V Monitor's Blog
The Data Stream had an eventful day while out in the upper bay conducting routine bay bacteria monitoring activities. A 12-foot Jon Boat appeared to be in distress, as the two youths onboard could not get their motor started. The wind and the current were pushing the boat towards a concrete hurricane barrier. The Data Stream crew quickly rendered assistance and towed the youths to safety, and brought them to where they launched at the Gano Park Boat Ramp.
R/V Monitor's Blog
The Data Stream had some visitors while doing routine sonde swaps at Bullocks Reach. Below is a picture taken by Tyler, an Environmental Monitoring Supervisor. Tyler identified the birds as Common Terns. These birds are seen often hanging around the Bullocks Reach buoy eating fish.
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