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Week of Monday, February 28
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago- --------------------------------------------------------------- Sample Date: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: None - Alexandrium: None - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Very few cells this week, lots of detritus/debris. Phytoplankton assemblage mostly Noctiluca and Ceratium. Dinoflagellates: C: Ceratium C: Noctiluca R: Prorocentrum R: Protoperidinium R: Dinophysis R: Boreadinium Diatoms: P: Skeletonema R: Licomorpha R: Navicula R: Thalassiosira Other: R: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 8:15 am Collector: J. Lane/I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 11.2 C Water Conditions: Stormy/rough Water Color/Code: Green, 10GY 3/4 Water Visibility: 2 ft Tide: High – 8:37, 5.0 ft Surf Report: Stormy/mixed-up swell, 3-5 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 12.5 ft - Swell height/direction: 3.0 ft, W - Wind wave height/direction: 12.1 ft, S Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Stormy Air Temperature: 52.5 F (11.4 C) Wind: 9.0 mph, ESE Solar radiation: 20 watts/m^2
Week of Monday, February 21
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago- ---------------------------------------------------------- * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: None - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Dramatic shift in the assemblage. Phytoplankton absolute abundance decreased. Very few diatoms in the sample, assemblage dominated by Prorocentrum. Dinoflagellates: A: Prorocentrum P: Ceratium P: Protoperidinium R: Dinophysis R: Gymnodinium R: Gyrodinium R: Boreadinium R: Akashiwo R: Polykrikos R: Alexandrium Diatoms: C: Tropidoneis R: Chaetoceros R: Thalassiosira R: Coscinodiscus Other: R: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 7:35 am Collector: J. Lane Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 10.6 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Green, 10GY 2/4 Water Visibility: +10 ft Tide: Falling, Low @ 8:26, 0.3 ft Surf Report: Building NW swell, 1-2 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 9.5 ft - Swell height/direction: 5.6 ft, NW - Wind wave height/direction: 7.5 ft, NW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Sunny Air Temperature: 41.2 F (5.1 C) Wind: 8.0 mph, NNW Solar radiation: 85 watts/m^2	Sample Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago- -------------------------------------es---------------------- ----------------- * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Abundant - Alexandrium: None observed - Dinophysis: Rare -Cochlodinium: None observed * Impressions * A few days of relief from the rains. Net chlorophyll biomass declined sharply from last week (ca. 10X to 0.46 ug /L; total chlorophyll 7.65 ug/ L by in vivo fluorescence). Pseudo-nitzschia cf australis and pungens dominate the assemblage although they remained at a similar abundance to last week (17,429 cells / L; 99% seriata size class, chains over 20 cells were observed in live samples). Dinoflagellates were rare. Detritus common. Dinoflagellates: R: Boreadinium cf R: Ceratium macroceros R: Dinophysis tripos Diatoms: A: Pseudo-nitzschia P: Navicula P: Bacillaria P: Bacteriastrum R: Nitzschia R: Proboscia R: Rhaphoneis R: Chaetoceros R: Ditylum R: Guinardia R: Pleurosigma R: Skeletonema Other: P: Ovoid colorless flagellate R: Dictyocha R: Phaeocystis R: Acantharians * Environmental Information * Time: 10:50 am Collector: Jason Smith Monterey local conditions Water Color: dark olive green Water Temperature: 12.1 C Water Visibility: 4m Tide: rising, .3m, high at 1514 Sky: Intermittent sun, 50% cloud cover, clearing Air temperature: 11.8 C Wind: W 1-4 m/s
Week of Monday, February 14
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago- ------------------------------------------------------ * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Present - Alexandrium: None - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Assemblage was similar to last week, dominated by Skeletonema and Chaetoceros. Decrease in dinoflagellates, increase in detritus/debris. Dinoflagellates: R: Prorocentrum R: Ceratium R: Dinophysis R: Protoperidinium R: Gymnodinium R: Gyrodinium R: Boreadinium R: Noctiluca R: Polykrikos Diatoms: A: Skeletonema C: Chaetoceros P: Pseudo-nitzschia P: Lauderia P: Thalassiosira R: Thalassionema R: Ditylum R: Tropidoneis R: Stephanopyxis R: Cylindrotheca R: Actinoptychus R: Licomorpha R: Eucampia R: Dactyliosolen R: Guinardia R: Rhizosolenia R: Lithodesmium Other: R: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 8:20 am Collector: J. Lane/I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 10.8 C Water Conditions: Choppy, strong surge Water Color/Code: Green, 10GY 2/4 Water Visibility: 1 ft Tide: High (8:08, 5.9 ft) Surf Report: Mixed W-NW swell, 5-8 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 11.5 ft - Swell height/direction: 9.8 ft, WNW - Wind wave height/direction: 5.6 ft, WSW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Stormy Air Temperature: 48.6 F (9.2 C) Wind: 20.0 mph, W Solar radiation: 121 watts/m^2	Sample Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago- ---------------------------es---------------------- --- ----------------- * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Present - Alexandrium: None observed - Dinophysis: Rare -Cochlodinium: None observed * Impressions * Sampling followed on the heels of an overnight/early morning storm set. The net phytoplankton community continues to bloom, with diatoms dominating. Net chlorophyll biomass increased again (ca. 2X to 4.43 ug /L; total chlorophyll 24.05 ug/ L by in vivo fluorescence). Skeletonema spp. along with a mix of nine Chaetocerus species comprise the bulk of the net sample. Pseudo-nitzschia spp. continue to increase in abundance (ca 2X to 14,272 cells / L; 97% seriata size class), chains over 20 cells were observed in live samples. Dinoflagellate abundance remained low, with Gyrodinium, Noctiluca and Polykrikos leading this group. Dinoflagellates: P: Noctiluca P: Gyrodinium P: Polykrikos R: Prorocentrum micans R: Dinophysis mitra R: Ceratium furca R: Ceratium teres R: Ceratium lineatum R: Gonyaulax spinifera R: Protoperidinium R: Scrippsiella R: Gyrodinium R: Gymnodinium cf R: Boreadinium cf R: cysts Diatoms: C: Chaetoceros P: Thalassiosira P: Pseudo-nitzschia P: Eucampia P: Ditylum P: Lithodesmium P: Thalassionema C: Skeletonema C: Melosira P: Tropidoneis P: Lauderia P: Navicula P: Cylindrotheca P: Odontella P: Leptocylindrus P: Bacteriastrum P: Nitzschia P: Pseudoguinardia recta R: Coscinodiscus R: Guinardia R: Pleurosigma R: Asteromphalus R: Stephanopyxis Other: P: Phaeocystis P: Acantharians P: Pale green flagellate R: Dictyocha R: Ovoid colorless flagellate * Environmental Information * Time: 10:55 am Collector: Jason Smith Monterey local conditions Water Color: dark olive green Water Temperature: 11.2 C Water Visibility: 4.5m Tide: falling, 1.22m, low at 1521 Sky: Sunny, clearing, 30% cloud cover Air temperature: 13.1 C Wind: SW 4-9m/s
Week of Monday, February 7
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago- -------------------------------------- * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Present - Alexandrium: None - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Assemblage dominated by Skeletonema and Chaetoceros. Dinoflagellate and Pseudo-nitzchia abundances increased. Dinoflagellates: P: Prorocentrum R: Ceratium R: Dinophysis R: Protoperidinium R: Gonyaulax R: Boreadinium R: Noctiluca R: Polykrikos Diatoms: A: Skeletonema C: Chaetoceros P: Pseudo-nitzschia R: Thalassiosira R: Thalassionema R: Ditylum R: Tropidoneis R: Stephanopyxis R: Coscinodiscus R: Actinoptychus R: Pleurosigma R: Eucampia R: Leptocylindrus R: Guinardia R: Lauderia R: Odontella R: Asterionellopsis R: Lithodesmium R: Navicula R: Paralia * Environmental Information * Time: 8:10 am Collector: J. Lane/I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 10.9 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Green, 10GY 2/4 Water Visibility: 5 ft Tide: Low (8:31, 1.6 ft) Surf Report: WNW swell, 3-4 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 8.9 ft - Swell height/direction: 8.5 ft, NW - Wind wave height/direction: 1.6 ft, NW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Sunny Air Temperature: 45.9 F (7.7 C) Wind: 2.0 mph, ENE Solar radiation: 163 watts/m^2	Sample Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago- ----------------------es---------------------- -------------------------------- * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Present - Alexandrium: None observed - Dinophysis: Rare -Cochlodinium: None observed * Impressions * The winter spell of sunny, dry weather continues and cold water persists at this locale. The phytoplankton community has responded with its first bloom of the year. Net chlorophyll biomass increased significantly (ca. 10X to 2.04 ug /L; total chlorophyll 10.99 ug/ L by in vivo fluorescence). The net community is dominated by diatoms, with a mix of Chaetocerus species leading the way. Pseudo-nitzschia spp have increased in abundance (6,479 cells / L; 87% seriata size class), chains up to 10 cells were observed in live samples. Several Dinophysis spp. were observed. Dinoflagellates: P: Prorocentrum micans P: Ceratium furca P: Ceratium teres P: Boreadinium cf R: Dinophysis acuminata R: Dinophysis fortii R: Dinophysis tripos R: Ceratium azicorum R: Ceratium lineatum R: Ceratium macroceros R: Gonyaulax spinifera R: Protoperidinium R: Noctiluca R: Scrippsiella R: Gyrodinium (grey green) R: Gymnodinium cf (lime green) R: cysts Diatoms: C: Chaetoceros (7 species) C: Skeletonema C: Bacteriastrum C: Stephanopyxis P: Thalassiosira P: Pseudo-nitzschia P: Ditylum P: Thalassionema P: Melosira P: Lauderia P: Cylindrotheca P: Leptocylindrus P: Cerataulina R: Coscinodiscus R: Eucampia R: Guinardia R: Pleurosigma R: Tropidoneis R: Navicula R: Odontella R: Asterionellopsis R: Nitzschia R: Rhaphoneis Other: P: Phaeocystis R: ovoid colorless flagellate * Environmental Information * Time: 10:15 am Collector: Jason Smith Monterey local conditions Water Color: dark green Water Temperature: 11.4 C Water Visibility: 3m Tide: rising, .52m, mid-high at 1452 Sky: Sunny, clear Air temperature: 10.9 C Wind: NNW 5m/s, steady
Week of Monday, January 31
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago- -------------------- * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Rare - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Spring time is here, the phytoplankton are back – mostly diatoms. Diverse assemblage co-dominated by Thalassiosira, Skeletonema, and Chaetoceros. Dinoflagellates: R: Ceratium R: Dinophysis R: Gyrodinium R: Prorocentrum R: Protoperidinium R: Alexandrium Diatoms: C: Thalassiosira C: Skeletonema C: Chaetoceros R: Thalassionema R: Ditylum R: Tropidoneis R: Stephanopyxis R: Coscinodiscus R: Asteromphalus R: Pleurosigma R: Eucampia R: Pseudo-nitzschia R: Leptocylindrus R: Guinardia R: Lauderia R: Odontella Other: R: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 8:15 am Collector: J. Lane/I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 11.1 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Green, 5GY 2/2 Water Visibility: +10 ft Tide: Rising, High @ 9:25, 5.5 ft Surf Report: WNW swell, 2-3 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 4.9 ft - Swell height/direction: 3.9 ft, WNW - Wind wave height/direction: 2.6 ft, WNW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Sunny Air Temperature: 48.9 F (9.4 C) Wind: 12.0 mph, E Solar radiation: 161 watts/m^2	Sample Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago- -------------------------es------------------------------------------------------ * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Rare - Alexandrium: None observed - Dinophysis: Rare -Cochlodinium: None observed * Impressions * Net chlorophyll biomass remains at low winter time levels (0.18 ug /L; total chlorophyll 2.83 ug/ L by in vivo fluorescence). Phytoplankton remain sparse and led by the diatoms Thalassiosira and Chaetoceros spp. A few chains of Pseudo-nitzschia (deli and seriata size classes) where observed in live samples (<200 cells / L). Dinophysis spp. were also rare. Dinoflagellates: P: Ceratium teres P: Scrippsiella R: Prorocentrum micans R: Dinophysis acuminata R: Dinophysis fortii R: Dinophysis tripos R: Ceratium furca R: Ceratium lineatum R: Gonyaulax spinifera R: Protoperidinium Diatoms: C: Chaetoceros(6 species) C: Thalassiosira (4 species) P: Coscinodiscus P: Skeletonema P: Lauderia P: Navicula P: Leptocylindrus P: Bacteriastrum P: Fragilariopsis R: Pseudo-nitzschia R: Eucampia R: Ditylum R: Guinardia R: Pleurosigma R: Thalassionema R: Bacillaria R: Asteromphalus R: Nitzschia R: Proboscia R: Rhaphoneis R: Pseudoguinardia recta Other: P: Dictyocha P: Phaeocystis * Environmental Information * Time: 9:55 am Collector: Jason Smith Monterey local conditions Water Color: blue green Water Temperature: 11.8 C Water Visibility: >>5m Tide: falling, 1.68m, low at 1557 Sky: Sunny, clear Air temperature: 10.5 C Wind: NNW <1m/s
Week of Monday, January 24
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago- ----------------------------------- * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Rare Alexandrium: None - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Net tow was mostly detritus/debris, but phytoplankton abundance and diversity increased this week. Thalassiosira continues to dominate the assemblage. Dinoflagellates: R: Ceratium R: Dinophysis R: Amylax R: Boreadinium R: Prorocentrum R: Protoperidinium Diatoms: A: Thalassiosira C: Skeletonema P: Chaetoceros R: Paralia R: Ditylum R: Tropidoneis R: Stephanopyxis R: Coscinodiscus R: Asterionellopsis R: Pleurosigma R: Pseudo-nitzschia R: Leptocylindrus * Environmental Information * Time: 8:15 am Collector: J. Lane Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 11.1 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Green, 10GY 2/4 Water Visibility: 5 ft Tide: Falling, Low @ 10:16, 0.7 ft Surf Report: WNW swell, 3-5 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 6.6 ft - Swell height/direction: 6.2 ft, WNW - Wind wave height/direction: 2.0 ft, NE Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Sunny Air Temperature: 47.8 F (8.8 C) Wind: 5.0 mph, NNW Solar radiation: 135 watts/m^2	Sample Date: Friday, January 26, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago- ----------------es------------------------------------------------------ * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: None observed - Alexandrium: None observed - Dinophysis: Rare -Cochlodinium: None observed * Impressions * Net chlorophyll biomass remains low (0.16 ug /L; total chlorophyll 8.28 ug/ L by in vivo fluorescence). Water clarity has increased as the wave and surge have subsided. The phytoplankton remains sparse led by diatoms predominantly Thalassiosira and Chaetocerus spp. (<2000 cells/L each). Dinoflagellate abundance declined. Dinophysis spp. were rare. Of note, a sub-adult male elephant seal was hauled out on nearby Del Monte Beach and looked rather lonely. Dinoflagellates: R: Prorocentrum micans R: Dinophysis fortii R: Ceratium tripos R: Gyrodinium (grey green) Diatoms: C: Chaetoceros C: Thalassiosira P: Coscinodiscus P: Guinardia P: Skeletonema P: Navicula P: Nitzschia P: Fragilariopsis R: Ditylum R: Pleurosigma R: Rhizosolenia R: Melosira R: Asterionella R: Bacteriastrum Other: C: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 10:00 am Collector: Jason Smith Monterey local conditions Water Color: dark green blue Water Temperature: 10.9 C Water Visibility: >5m Tide: falling, .24m, low at 1041 Sky: Sunny, light haze Air temperature: 11.5 C Wind: n/a
Week of Monday, January 17
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago- ------------------------------ * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: None - Alexandrium: None - Dinophysis: Present - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Net tow was mostly detritus/debris. Decrease in phytoplankton diversity with very few phytoplankton cells (abundance calls are high – P=1 cell). Assemblage was mostly Thalassiosira. Dinoflagellates: P: Ceratium P: Dinophysis Diatoms: A: Thalassiosira C: Thalassionema C: Paralia P: Chaetoceros P: Coscinodiscus P: Navicula P: Actinoptychus Other: P: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 8:40 am Collector: J. Lane Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 11.7 C Water Conditions: Moderate swell Water Color/Code: Green, 10GY 2/4 Water Visibility: 2 ft Tide: Rising, high @ 9:08, 6.2 ft Surf Report: W swell, 6-10 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 10.8 ft - Swell height/direction: 8.5 ft, WSW - Wind wave height/direction: 6.6 ft, SSW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Sunny Air Temperature: na Wind: na Solar radiation: na	Sample Date: Friday, January 21, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago- ---------------------es------------------------------------------------------ * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: None observed - Alexandrium: None observed - Dinophysis: Rare -Cochlodinium: None observed * Impressions * Net chlorophyll biomass remains low (0.17 ug /L; total chlorophyll 6.67 ug/ L by in vivo fluorescence). Sample dominated by sediment ad detritus due to strong surge. No Pseudo-nitzschia spp were observed, but phytoplankton abundance has increased. Dinoflagellates: C: Prorocentrum micans C: Scrippsiella P: Gonyaulax spinifera R: Prorocentrum cf lima R: Dinophysis R: Phalachroma rotundatum R: Ceratium furca R: Protoperidinium R: Boreadinium Diatoms: A: Thalassiosira C: Navicula P: Chaetoceros P: Coscinodiscus P: Pleurosigma P: Skeletonema P: Cylindrotheca P: Nitzschia R: Ditylum R: Lithodesmium R: Thalassionema R: Lauderia R: Licomorpha R: Bacteriastrum Other: P: ovoid colorless flagellate (1 um) P: pale green flagellate (3 - 5 um) P: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 10:00 am Collector: Jason Smith Monterey local conditions Water Color: chalky green Water Temperature: 10.5 C Water Visibility: 5.5m Tide: rising, 1.8m, high at 1045 Sky: Sunny and clear Air temperature: 10.2 C Wind: NW 1m/s
Week of Monday, January 10
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago- ---------------------- * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: None - Alexandrium: None - Dinophysis: Present - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Protoperidinium and Ceratium dominated the sparse phytoplankton assemblage. Cell diversity and absolute cell numbers increased this week (but abundance calls are still high - R=1 cell, P>=2). Dinoflagellates: A: Ceratium C: Protoperidinium P: Prorocentrum P: Boreadinium P: Dinophysis R: Gyrodinium Diatoms: P: Lithodesmium P: Thalassiosira P: Skeletonema P: Pseudo-nitzschia P: Coscinodiscus P: Chaetoceros P: Pleurosigma R: Fragilariopsis Other: P: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 8:10 am Collector: J. Lane Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 11.1 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Teal, 10G 2/6 Water Visibility: 7 ft Tide: Falling, Low @ 11:01, 1.7 ft Surf Report: Fading WNW/building WSW swell, 2-3 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 5.6 ft - Swell height/direction: 5.2 ft, WSW - Wind wave height/direction: 1.3 ft, SSW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Sunny w/clouds Air Temperature: 50.5 F (10.3 C) Wind: 6.0 mph, N Solar radiation: 62 watts/m^2	Sample Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago- -----------------es------------------------------------------------------ * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: None observed - Alexandrium: None observed - Dinophysis: None observed -Cochlodinium: None observed * Impressions * Another sunny day on the bay. Underneath there's not much aside from sediment and detritus in the water. Net chlorophyll biomass remains low (0.05 ug /L; total chlorophyll 5.27 ug/ L by in vivo fluorescence). No Pseudo-nitzschia spp or other HA species were observed. Zooplankton remain abundant along with fecal pellets. Dinoflagellates: P: Prorocentrum micans Diatoms: A: Thalassiosira P: Chaetoceros P: Pleurosigma P: Skeletonema P: Navicula P: Stephanopyxis P: Nitzschia Other: P: ovoid colorless flagellate (1 um) P: pale green flagellate (3 - 5 um) * Environmental Information * Time: 10:45 am Collector: Jason Smith Monterey local conditions Water Color: green blue Water Temperature: 11.3 C Water Visibility: 3.5m Tide: falling, .52m, low at 1126 Sky: Sunny, light haze Air temperature: 12.8 C Wind: NW <1m/s
Week of Monday, January 3
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago- -------------- _____----- * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Present - Alexandrium: None - Dinophysis: None - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Very few cells in the net tow (saw less than 100, resulting in high abundance codes) with tons of detritus/debris. Prorocentrum (~15 cells) dominated the “assemblage.” Dinoflagellates: A: Prorocentrum C: Ceratium P: Boreadinium P: Protoperidinium P: Dinophysis Diatoms: C: Leptocylindrus C: Thalassiosira C: Thalassionema P: Pseudo-nitzschia P: Coscinodiscus P: Paralia Other: P: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 7:55 am Collector: J. Lane Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 10.6 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Green, 10GY 2/4 Water Visibility: 3 ft Tide: Rising, High @ 10:12, 5.7 ft Surf Report: WNW-NW swell, 4-6 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 8.5 ft - Swell height/direction: 8.2 ft, WNW - Wind wave height/direction: 2.6 ft, E Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Cloudy Air Temperature: 40.6 F (4.8 C) Wind: 7.0 mph, N Solar radiation: 69 watts/m^2	Sample Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago- --------t--es------------------------------------------------------ * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: None observed - Alexandrium: None observed - Dinophysis: None observed -Cochlodinium: None observed * Impressions * Spectacular day above the bay to start the new years sample series. Not much aside from sediment and detritus in the water. Net chlorophyll biomass remains low (0.08 ug /L; total chlorophyll 6.85 ug/ L by in vivo fluorescence). No Pseudo-nitzschia spp or other HA species were observed. Small flagellates (<3 um) were abundant and too active to ID. Zooplankton remain abundant along with fecal pellets. Dinoflagellates: P: Prorocentrum micans P: Cysts Diatoms: C: Thalassiosira P: Chaetoceros P: Navicula P: Nitzschia P: Rhaphoneis P: Pseudoguinardia recta Other: C: ovoid colorless flagellate (1 um) C: pale green flagellate (3 - 5 um) * Environmental Information * Time: 10:30 am Collector: Jason Smith Monterey local conditions Water Color: chalky green Water Temperature: 11.4 C Water Visibility: 3m Tide: falling, just off high at 1011, 1.77m, low at 1729 Sky: Sunny and clear Air temperature: 11.0 C Wind: nd
Week of Monday, December 27
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
No sample collected this week. -------	Sample Date: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago- t--es------------------------------------------------------ * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: No live cells - Alexandrium: None observed - Dinophysis: Present -Cochlodinium: None observed * Impressions * Sampling occured at the tail end of our latest storm. Net chlorophyll biomass remains low (0.06 ug /L; total chlorophyll 11.24 ug/ L by in vivo fluorescence). Suspended sediment dominated the sample and net community was again almost non-existent but appeared to be an even mixture of diatoms and dinoflagellates (all <= 200 cells / L). No live Pseudo-nitzschia spp were observed, only occasional broken frustules. Small flagellates (<3 um) were abundant and too active to ID. Zooplankton were also abundant along with fecal pellets. Dinoflagellates: P: Dinophysis caudata P: Ceratium azicorum P: Ceratium macroceros P: Gymnodinoid, brown oblong, apical cingulum, 50um x 25um Diatoms: P: Chaetoceros P: Pleurosigma P: Rhizosolenia P: Lauderia P: Navicula P: Asteromphalus P: Nitzschia P: Rhaphoneis Other: P: Filamentous cyanobacteria P: Phaeocystis P: Dictyocha C: ovoid colorless flagellate (1 um) C: pale green flagellate (3 - 5 um) * Environmental Information * Time: 10:30 am Collector: Jason Smith Monterey local conditions Water Color: dark jade green Water Temperature: 12.2 C Water Visibility: 3m Tide: falling, .37, low at 1215 Sky: Overcast, latest storm heading south Air temperature: 11.6 C Wind: NW, 7-9 m/s
Week of Monday, December 20
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago- -- _____----- * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Common - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: None observed * Impressions * Phytoplankton assemblage co-dominated by Pseudo-nitzschia, Prorocentrum and Ceratium. Dinoflagellates: C: Prorocentrum C: Ceratium R: Protoperidinium R: Alexandrium R: Akashiwo R: Dinophysis R: Noctiluca R: Boreadinium R: Polykrikos Diatoms: C: Pseudo-nitzschia R: Ditylum R: Tropidoneis R: Thalassiosira R: Chaetoceros R: Coscinodiscus R: Cerataulina R: Guinardia R: Thalassionema R: Navicula R: Pleurosigma Other: R: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 8:45 am Collector: J. Lane Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 13.1 C Water Conditions: Strong surge Water Color/Code: Brown/green, 5GY 2/2 Water Visibility: 2 ft Tide: Rising, High @ 10:02, 6.2 ft Surf Report: Mixed W & SW swell, 3-4 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 6.6 ft - Swell height/direction: 6.6 ft, S - Wind wave height/direction: 1.6 ft, S Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Cloudy Air Temperature: 53.1 F (11.7 C) Wind: 5.0 mph, N Solar radiation: 76 watts/m^2	Sample Date: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago- ---------------------------------------------------- * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Common - Alexandrium: None observed - Dinophysis: Present -Cochlodinium: None observed * Impressions * The recent storm set took a break just in time for weekly sampling. Net Chlorophyll biomass declined precipitously (ca. 7X to 0.04 ug /L; total chlorophyll 6.24 ug/ by in vivo fluorescence). Net community was almost non-existent but appeared to be an even mixture of diatoms and dinoflagellates (all <= 200 cells / L). Pseudo-nitzschia spp continued to declined (ca 29X to 204 cells /L; 100% seriata size class). Small flagellates (<3 um) were abundant and too active to ID. Zooplankton were also abundant along with fecal pellets. Dinoflagellates: P: Prorocentrum micans P: Dinophysis tripos P: Ceratium furca P: Ceratium azicorum P: Ceratium macroceros Diatoms: P: Thalassiosira P: Pseudo-nitzschia P: Ditylum P: Navicula P: Asteromphalus P: Fragilariopsis P: Rhaphoneis spp. Other: P: Filamentous cyanobacteria P: Phaeocystis C: ovoid colorless flagellate (1 um) C: pale green flagellate (3 - 5 um) * Environmental Information * Time: 10:40 am Collector: Jason Smith Monterey local conditions Water Color: jade green Water Temperature: 12.0 C Water Visibility: 4.5m Tide: falling, 1.89, low at 1734 Sky: Sunny, 50% cloud, break from 5 day storm set Air temperature: 12.8 C Wind: NW, <1 m/s
Week of Monday, December 13
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago- ------------- _____----- * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Abundant - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: Rare * Impressions * Phytoplankton assemblage dominated by Pseudo-nitzschia. Increases in Prorocentrum and Ceratium abundances. Dinoflagellates: C: Prorocentrum C: Ceratium P: Protoperidinium R: Alexandrium R: Akashiwo R: Dinophysis R: Gonyaulax R: Gymnodinium R: Noctiluca R: Boreadinium R: Polykrikos R: Cochlodinium Diatoms: A: Pseudo-nitzschia P: Ditylum R: Tropidoneis R: Thalassiosira R: Chaetoceros R: Coscinodiscus R: Eucampia R: Lauderia R: Paralia R: Proboscia R: Stephanopyxis R: Thalassionema R: Skeletonema R: Lithodesmium Other: R: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 7:35 am Collector: J. Lane Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 12.5 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Green, 10GY 2/4 Water Visibility: 5 ft Tide: Falling, High @ 5:21, 5.0 ft Surf Report: Mixed WNW-NW & SW swell, 3-4 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 8.5 ft - Swell height/direction: 8.5 ft, WNW - Wind wave height/direction: 1.3 ft, W Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Overcast Air Temperature: 47.8 F Wind: 11.0 mph, NNW Solar radiation: 17 watts/m^2	Sample Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago- ----------------------------------------------- * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Common - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Present -Cochlodinium: Rare * Impressions * Net Chlorophyll biomass continues to bounce around winter lows, with a decline this week relative to last sample ( ca 0.25X to 0.28 ug /L; total chlorophyll 10.48 ug/ by in vivo fluorescence). Net community was sparse with dinoflagellates leading the way. Pseudo-nitzschia spp declined sharply (ca 0.1X to 5,899 cells /L; 75% seriata size class). Dinoflagellates also at low abundance were led by Prorocentrum micans (1,106 cells / L) along with Ceratium furca species at similar abundance. HA species Alexandrium spp Cochlodinium spp and several Dinophysis spp were observed in sample. Weather clearing following a rainy and cold Tuesday. Dinoflagellates: C: Ceratium furca C: Prorocentrum micans P: Dinophysis fortii P: Protoperidinium P: Polykrikos P: Gymnodinium cf (< 10 um brown) P: Gymnodinium cf P: Boreadinium cf R: Dinophysis caudata R: Dinophysis tripos R: Phalachroma rotundatum R: Ceratium teres R: Ceratium lineatum R: Ceratium fusus R: Gonyaulax spinifera R: Alexandrium R: Scrippsiella R: Gyrodinium (pink tipped) R: Gyrodinium (grey green) R: Cochlodinium R: Lingulodinium polyedrum Diatoms: C: Pseudo-nitzschia C: Proboscia P: Chaetoceros P: Thalassiosira P: Ditylum P: Asteromphalus P: Bacteriastrum R: Pleurosigma R: Skeletonema R: Tropidoneis R: Lauderia R: Navicula R: Cylindrotheca R: Stephanopyxis R: Fragilariopsis Other: R: Dictyocha R: Acantharians * Environmental Information * Time: 10:20 am Collector: Jason Smith Monterey local conditions Water Color: dark green Water Temperature: 12.0 C Water Visibility: 3m Tide: falling, .70, low at 1302 Sky: Overcast Air temperature: 11.7 C Wind: NW, <1 m/s
Week of December 6
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago- ------------- _____----- * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Abundant - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Pseudo-nitzschia continues to dominate the phytoplankton assemblage. Diatom and dinoflagellate diversity remains high. Increase in detritus/debris. Dinoflagellates: P: Prorocentrum P: Ceratium R: Protoperidinium R: Alexandrium R: Akashiwo R: Dinophysis R: Gonyaulax R: Gymnodinium R: Noctiluca R: Boreadinium Diatoms: A: Pseudo-nitzschia P: Ditylum R: Tropidoneis R: Thalassiosira R: Chaetoceros R: Licomorpha R: Coscinodiscus R: Eucampia R: Lauderia R: Detonula R: Pleurosigma R: Guinardia R: Paralia R: Proboscia P: Rhizosolenia R: Stephanopyxis R: Thalassionema R: Actinoptychus R: Bacteriastrum Other: R: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 7:20 am Collector: J. Lane Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 11.7 C Water Conditions: Strong swell Water Color/Code: Green, 10GY 3/4 Water Visibility: 3 ft Tide: Rising, Low @ 5:26, 3.2 ft Surf Report: WNW swell, 4-5 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 8.2 ft - Swell height/direction: 8.2 ft, W - Wind wave height/direction: 2.1 ft, ENE Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Overcast, rain on the way… Air Temperature: 49.3 F Wind: 6.0 mph, N Solar radiation: 5 watts/m^2	Sample Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago-------------------------------------------- * Quick Phytoplankton Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Common - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Present -Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Net Chlorophyll biomass increased relative to last week's sample ( ca 2.4X to 1.11 ug /L; total chlorophyll 18.33 ug/ by in vivo fluorescence). Net community was diverse with diatoms regaining dominance. Pseudo-nitzschia spp increased relative to last sample (ca 5X to 58,923 cells /L; 46% seriata size class). Dinoflagellates although at decreased abundance, were diverse and led by Prorocentrum micans (1,002 cells / L) along with a mix of Ceratium species at similar abundance. Alexandrium spp and several Dinophysis spp were observed in sample. Dinoflagellates (indicate Relative Abundance) P- Prorocentrum micans P- Ceratium furca P- Ceratium teres P- Ceratium azicorum P- Scrippsiella spp P- Gymnodinium cf R- Boreadinium cf R- Polykrikos spp. R- Lingulodinium polyedrum R- Ceratium lineatum R- Ceratium macroceros R- Ceratium fusus R- Gonyaulax spinifera R- Protoperidinium spp. R- Alexandrium spp. R- Noctiluca spp R- Akashiwo sanguinae R- Dinophysis accuminata R- Dinophysis fortii R- Dinophysis caudata R- Dinophysis mitra R- Dinophysis tripos Diatoms: P- Thalassiosira spp P- Astermphalus P- Bacteriastrum spp. C- Proboscia spp C- Rhizoselenia spp C- Pseudo-nizchia spp. C- Ditylum spp. C- Chaetocerus spp. R- Nitzschia spp R-Thalassiothrix spp R- Skeletonema spp R- Tropidoneis spp R- Lauderia spp R- Navicula spp R- Cylindrotheca spp. R- Guinardia spp R- Pleurosigma spp R- Eucampia spp R- Coscinodiscus spp Other: R- Dictyocha R-Phaeocystis * Environmental Information * Sampler: Jason Smith Sampling time: 9:45 am Monterey local conditions Water color: dark blue green Water temperature: 11.8 C Water visibility: >5m Tide: rising, 1.62, high at 11:05 Sky: Overcast Weather Air temperature: 12.6 C Wind: not detected
Week of November 29	Week of November 29
Sample date: Wednesday, December 1, 2010 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago- ----------- _____- -- Quick phyto report: Pseudo-nitzschia spp.: Abundant Alexandrium spp.: None observed Dinophysis spp.: Rare Cochlodinium.: None observed Full report: Sampler: Jenny Lane Sampling time: 7:20 am SCW local conditions Water color: Green Water color code: 10GY 2/4 Water temperature: 10.9 C Water visibility: 10 ft Water conditions: Calm Tide: High at 6:10 am (5.73 ft) Sky: Sunny Surf reports: Old swell mix (NW, SW), mostly flat KudelaHawk weather Air temperature: 38.7 F Wind: NNW, 4.0 mph Solar radiation: 36 watts/m^2 NDBC buoy 46042 Significant wave height: 4.3 ft Swell height/direction: 4.3 ft/WNW Wind wave height/direction: 0.3 ft/ENE Sampling observations Surface foam: None observed. Net tow: Pale tan. Week-to-week observations of particular note: - Phytoplankton assemblage dominated by Pseudo-nitzschia. - Assemblage composition similar to last week. Assemblage observations: Diatoms: Pseudo-nitzschia Ditylum Other diatoms: each <1% of assemblage (i.e. "rare") Actinoptychus Chaetoceros Coscinodiscus Eucampia Guinardia Lauderia Leptocylindrus Lithodesmium Paralia Pleurosigma Skeletonema Stephanopyxis Thalassionema Thalassiosira Tropidoneis Dinoflagellates: Prorocentrum Other dinoflagellates: each <1% of assemblage (i.e. "rare") Akashiwo Boreadinium-like Ceratium Dinophysis Gonyaulax Gymnodinium Protoperidinium Other: Dictyocha	Sample date: Wednesday, December 1, 2010 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago------------------------ ---------- -------- Quick phyto report: Pseudo-nitzschia spp.: Common Alexandrium spp.: Rare Dinophysis spp.: Present Cochlodinium.: None observed Full report: Sampler: Jason Smith Sampling time: 10:10 am Monterey local conditions Water color: jade green Water temperature: 10.3 C Water visibility: 4.5m Tide: falling, .79, low at 1321 Sky: Sunny and clear Weather Air temperature: 11.5 C Wind: not detected Impressions: Net Chlorophyll biomass decreased relative to last week's sample ( ca 0.5X to 0.47 ug /L) while total chlorophyll biomass was stable (7.35 ug / L by in vivo fluorescence). Net community was a near equal mix of diatoms and dinoflagellates. Pseudo-nitzschia spp decreased from last week (ca 0.3X to 12,218 cells /L; 77% seriata size class), broken frustules and chlorotic cells were present. Dinoflagellates were again led by Prorocentrum micans (4,073 cells / L, ca 4X increase). Alexandrium spp and Dinophysis spp were observed in sample. The sampling locale was host to a swarm of brown nettles (ca 3 in bell dia, >20 jellies / m^2). Assemblage observations: Diatoms: Chaetoceros Thalassiosira Pseudo-nitzschia Eucampia Ditylum Astermphalus Proboscia Pseudoguinardia recta Other diatoms: each <1% of assemblage (i.e. "rare") Rhaphoneis Leptocylindrus Stephanopyxis Cerataulina Nitzschia Rhizoselenia Thalassiothrix Thalassionema Tropidoneis Navicula Dinoflagellates: Prorocentrum micans Dinophysis accuminata Ceratium furca Polykrikos Boreadinium Other dinoflagellates: each <1% of assemblage (i.e. "rare")Akashiwo sanguinae Dinophysis fortii Ceratium teres Protoperidinium Alexandrium Gyrodinium Cochlodinium Lingulodinium polyedrum Gymnodinium Other: Phaeocystis Dictyocha
Week of November 22	Week of November 22
Sample date: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago- ____- -- Quick phyto report: Pseudo-nitzschia spp.: Abundant Alexandrium spp.: None observed Dinophysis spp.: None observed Cochlodinium.: None observed Full report: Sampler: Jenny Lane Sampling time: 8:20 am SCW local conditions Water color: Green Water color code: 10GY 2/4 Water temperature: 11.9 C Water visibility: 7 ft Water conditions: Calm Tide: Low at 5:16 am (3.17 ft) Sky: Sunny Surf reports: Mixed swell (NW, SSW), 1-2 ft surf KudelaHawk weather Air temperature: 39.7 F Wind: NNE, 8.0 mph Solar radiation: 198 watts/m^2 NDBC buoy 46042 Significant wave height: 9.5 ft Swell height/direction: 8.5 ft/NW Wind wave height/direction: 3.9 ft/NW Sampling observations Surface foam: Small foam patches near sampling area. Net tow: Pale tan. Week-to-week observations of particular note: - Phytoplankton assemblage dominated by Pseudo-nitzschia. - Otherwise, a relatively mixed/diverse sample. Assemblage observations: Diatoms: Pseudo-nitzschia Ditylum Other diatoms: each <1% of assemblage (i.e. "rare") Asterionellopsis Bacteriastrum Chaetoceros Coscinodiscus Eucampia Guinardia Lithodesmium Odontella Pleurosigma Rhizosolenia Skeletonema Stephanopyxis Thalassionema Thalassiosira Tropidoneis Dinoflagellates: Prorocentrum Other dinoflagellates: each <1% of assemblage (i.e. "rare") Akashiwo Ceratium Gonyaulax Noctiluca Protoperidinium Pyrocystis Other: Dictyocha	Sample date: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 At a glance: Today___________Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago-------------------- -- -------- -------- Quick phyto report: Pseudo-nitzschia spp.: Common Alexandrium spp.: None observed Dinophysis spp.: Rare Cochlodinium.: Rare Full report: Sampler: Jason Smith Sampling time: 10:25 am Monterey local conditions Water color: jade green Water temperature: 10.6 C Water visibility: 3.5m Tide: rising, 1.77, high at 1056 Sky: Sunny, clear and crisp Weather Air temperature: 7.2 C Wind: no Impressions: Net Chlorophyll biomass was similar to last week's sample ( 0.93 ug /L and 7.59 ug / L total by in vivo fluorescence). Community has shifted back to diatom dominance. Pseudo-nitzschia spp increased 3X over last week (37,275 cells /L; 71% seriata size class). Dinoflagellates declined in abundance but remained diverse with Prorocentrum micans leading they way at ca 1/9th the abundance of last sample (1,190 cells / L). Cochlodinium spp and Dinophysis spp were observed but rare in sample. Cyanobacterial filaments were common and seemed to be associated with buoyant turbidity fronts that passed through the sampling locale. Water temperature again decreased by ca 2 oC over last week. Assemblage observations: Diatoms: Chaetoceros Thalassiosira Pseudo-nitzschia Ditylum Skeletonema Proboscia Rhaphoneis Other diatoms: each <1% of assemblage (i.e. "rare") Pseudoguinardia recta Melosira Corethron Tropidoneis Navicula Cylindrotheca Odontella Asterionella Stephanopyxis Cerataulina Nitzschia Guinardia Pleurosigma Rhizoselenia Thalassionema Eucampia Coscinodiscus Dinoflagellates: Prorocentrum micans Ceratium furca Polykrikos Boreadinium Other dinoflagellates: each <1% of assemblage (i.e. "rare")Akashiwo sanguinae Ceratium teres Ceratium macroceros Gonyaulax spinifera Protoperidinium Dinophysis fortii Dinophysis caudata Cochlodinium Gymnodinium Other: Phaeocystis Dictyocha Filamentous cyanobacteria

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