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Field Activity Details for field activity G0111PS

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AKA: none

Other ID: G-01-11-PS

Status: Completed

Organization(s): USGS, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center

Funding Program(s): Coastal Habitats in Puget Sound (ZP00AZZ)

Principal Investigator(s): Eric Grossman

Affiliate Investigator(s):

Information Specialist(s): Chris Curran

Data Type(s):

Scientific Purpose/Goals: Quantify extent of Nisqually River plume and its mixing in Puget Sound and their role on outmigrating salmon distributions

Vehicle(s):

Start Port/Location: Nisqually Delta, WA

End Port/Location: Nisqually Delta, WA

Start Date: 2011-06-08

End Date: 2011-06-09

Equipment Used:

Information to be Derived: River plume extent relative to river flow and tide state; salinity gradients with depth and across nearshore; water column conditions associated with Chinook salmon outmigration

Summary of Activity and Data Gathered:

Staff:

Affiliate Staff:

Notes: Gregor 18 ft boat used.

Location:

WA

Boundaries
North: 49.75 South: 47.25 West: -125.75 East: -122.25

Platform(s):


Gregor

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