Examine effects of sediment resuspension on Pyrodinium cysts distribution and viability.
Location
Old Tampa Bay/Safety Harbor, Florida
Summary
USGS scientists collected six sediment push cores from three unique sites in Old Tampa Bay, a segment of the larger Tampa Bay estuary. During field sampling, ancillary water column physical properties measurements were collected at each site.
Info derived
grain size, beryllium-7 and thorium-234 activities, organic matter content
Platform
Halimeda
Twin Vee (Jabba Jaw)
22-ft Twin Vee
This boat has a carrying capacity of up to 1500 pounds and up to 7 people and a shallow draft (9 inches empty). This boat's cat hull design results in a smoother ride in choppy water, at the expense of a slightly deeper draft. This boat is powered by two Yamaha 70hp motors.
Vehicles
Ford F-350 Dually - Silver (GSA)
Itinerary
Start
Clearwater, Florida
2016-04-04
End
Clearwater, Florida
2016-04-04
Bounds
West
-82.8094
East
-82.45666504
North
28.08167373
South
27.77986875
Marine operations
Yes
Scuba operations
Yes
Personnel
Organization
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission(FWC)
