Ocean Water

Abundance of invertebrates (approximately < 1 cm in size) found in sediment samples collected throughout the region.

Concentrations of various contaminants in liver and muscle tissues of fishes collected throughout the region.

Quarterly surveys of physical, chemical, and biological parameters in ocean water using a Remotely Operated Towed Vehicle (ROTV).

Ocean chemistry measurements collected by Real-time Oceanographic Mooring System (RTOMS). Ocean chemistry parameters include dissolved oxygen, fraction dissolved carbon dioxide (xCO2), nitrate + nitrite, and total pH.

Salinity measurements collected by Real-time Oceanographic Mooring System (RTOMS).

Water quality measurements collected by Real-time Oceanographic Mooring System (RTOMS). Quality parameters include Biological oxygen demand (BOD) equivalent, Chlorophyll fluorescence, Colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM) fluorescence equivalent, and Turbidity.

Water temperature measurements collected by Real-time Oceanographic Mooring System (RTOMS).

Abundance, standard length, and biomass of fishes observed in trawls throughout the region.

Abundance of invertebrates (approximately >1 cm in size) observed in trawls throughout the region.

Ocean water quality data, including bacteriological sampling for fecal indicator bacteria as well as physical, chemical, and biological parameters observed throughout the region