Observation Log: Portland, UK


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Friday, May 18, 2012

Chesil Beach Cove 05/18/2012

Observer Name: Christine Grosart
Observation Start Time: 12.30
Observation End Time: 13.14
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, light breeze, no swell
Depth of Observations (indicate meters or feet): 6-10m
Water Visibility (high, medium, low): Low (0-3m)
Water Turbidity (high, medium, low): High
Water Current Direction: North to South
Water Current Speed (high, medium, low): Low
Water Temperature (indicate C or F): 11C
Notable Flora: Kelp, bladderwrack(?), yellow sponges with holes in (sorry, don't know!)
Notable Fauna: Snakelock anemone, tube worms, wrasse, cuckoo wrasse-juvenile and adult, lesser spotted dogfish, spider crab x4, velvet swimming crab x 4, edible crab x 1, small lobster x 1, pipefish x 2
Other Observer Comments: 
 Collected 1 large crisp packet - removed. Minor fishing tackle found. 2 x divers on single 15s. Calm sea state. Dive straight from Ramp bearing 270 degrees. Max depth 12m.