Observation Log: Portland, UK


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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Chesil Beach Cove, 03/28/2012

Observer Name: Cheryl Lombardo
Observation Start Time: 16.30
Observation End Time: 17.15
Weather Conditions: Sunny, Calm
Depth of Observations (indicate meters or feet): 7-9m
Water Visibility (high, medium, low): Medium 3-4M
Water Turbidity (high, medium, low): Medium
Water Current Direction: n/a
Water Current Speed (high, medium, low): n/a
Water Temperature (indicate C or F): 9C
Notable Flora: Pod Weed, Sea Oak, Rose Weed, Siphoned Feather Weed
Notable Fauna: Snake Lock Anemone, 3 spider crabs, 8 Greater Pipefish, 2 spotted goby, Chimney sponge, Boring sponge, Strawberry Anemone, Double Spiral Worm, Nudibranch
Other Observer Comments: Excellent summer-like surface conditions but lots of particles in the water possibly due to early warming.