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Week of Monday, December 5
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago -------- * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Rare - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: Rare * Impressions * Akashiwo still dominates the assemblage. Dinoflagellates: A: Akashiwo R: Prorocentrum R: Ceratium R: Lingulodinium R: Alexandrium R: Gonyaulax R: Cochlodinium R: Dinophysis R: Polykrikos Diatoms: R: Pseudo-nitzschia R: Pleurosigma R: Nitzschia R: Ditylum R: Lauderia R: Leptocylindrus R: Tropidoneis * Environmental Information * Time: 7:35 am Collector: I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 10.2 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Dk green, 10Y 2/2 Water Visibility: 6 ft Tide: High – 7:33, 5.6 ft Surf Report: Small WNW swell, 1-3 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 3.3 ft - Swell height/direction: 3.3 ft, NW - Wind wave height/direction: 1.0 ft, ENE Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Sunny Air Temperature: 38.7 F (3.7 C) Wind: 6.0 mph, N Solar radiation: 49 watts/m^2	Sample Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago ------- ----- * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Common - Alexandrium: None - Dinophysis: None - Cochlodinium: None - Akashiwo sanguinea: Common * Impressions * A beautiful sunny but cold morning greeted the return of the MWII samplers. Water was calm and dark, yet clear (VIS > 5m). Net chlorophyll biomass was 1.52 ug /L and total chlorophyll 23.23 ug/ L (by in vivo fluorescence) accounting for the greenish tinge. While the expected winter dinoflagellate population was present, dominated by Akashiwo sanguinae (6,238 cells/L), this observer was surprised by the abundance of Pseudo-nitzschia (67,574 cells /L, 98% seriata class, >10 cell chains common). This mixed assemblage is similar to what has been reported over the last few weeks by the SCW station on the north side of the bay. Large calanoid copepods (2-3mm BL) were active in the sample. Dinoflagellates: C: Akashiwo R: Prorocentrum micans R: Ceratium furca R: Ceratium teres R: Gonyaulax spinifera R: Protoperidinium R: Scrippsiella R: Gyrodinium (grey green) R: Polykrikos Diatoms C: Pseudo-nitzschia P: Chaetoceros P: Guinardia R: Thalassiosira R: Eucampia R: Ditylum R: Pleurosigma R: Rhizosolenia R: Lauderia R: Asteromphalus R: Rhaphoneis Others: R: Acantharians * Environmental Information * Time: 9:30 am Collector: Jason Smith Monterey local conditions Water Color: 5GY 2/2 Water Temperature: 10.05 C Water Visibility: >5 m Tide: Falling, 1.07 m, low at 1503 h Sky: Sunny Air temperature: 8.0 C Wind: NW, <1 m/s
Week of Monday, November 28
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago -------- * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Rare - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: None - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Red tide continues. Akashiwo still dominates the assemblage, decrease in phytoplankton diversity. Dinoflagellates: A: Akashiwo R: Prorocentrum R: Ceratium R: Lingulodinium R: Alexandrium R: Gyrodinium Diatoms: R: Pseudo-nitzschia R: Pleurosigma R: Nitzschia R: Guinardia * Environmental Information * Time: 7:45 am Collector: I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 11.5 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Red/green, 5Y 2/2 Water Visibility: 5 ft Tide: Low – 8:08, 2.8 ft Surf Report: Small SSW swell, 3-5 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 11.8 ft - Swell height/direction: 8.2 ft, NW - Wind wave height/direction: 8.5 ft, NW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Sunny Air Temperature: 47.3 F (8.5 C) Wind: 7.0 mph, NNE Solar radiation: 89 watts/m^2	Will return January 2012!
Week of Monday, November 21
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago -------- * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Present - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Red tide continues. Akashiwo still dominates the assemblage, increase in Pseudo-nitzschia abundance. Dinoflagellates: A: Akashiwo R: Prorocentrum R: Ceratium R: Protoperidinium R: Lingulodinium R: Alexandrium R: Dinophysis R: Oxytoxum R: Gyrodinium R: Noctiluca R: Boreadinium Diatoms: P: Pseudo-nitzschia R: Eucampia R: Pleurosigma R: Coscinodiscus R: Guinardia * Environmental Information * Time: 7:45 am Collector: I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 11.3 C Water Conditions: Large swell Water Color/Code: Red/gray/green, 5Y 2/2 Water Visibility: 5 ft Tide: High – 7:53, 6.6 ft Surf Report: WNW swell, 3-5 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 7.9 ft - Swell height/direction: 6.9 ft, WNW - Wind wave height/direction: 3.6 ft, SSE Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Sunny Air Temperature: 43.7 F (6.5 C) Wind: 8.0 mph, NNW Solar radiation: 143 watts/m^2	Will return January 2012!
Week of Monday, November 14
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago ------ * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Rare - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: Rare * Impressions * Red tide at the wharf. Assemblage dominated by Akashiwo. Dinoflagellates: A: Akashiwo C: Prorocentrum P: Ceratium R: Protoperidinium R: Lingulodinium R: Alexandrium R: Cochlodinium R: Dinophysis R: Noctiluca Diatoms: R: Pseudo-nitzschia R: Eucampia R: Thalassiosira R: Ditylum R: Coscinodiscus R: Guinardia R: Rhizosolenia * Environmental Information * Time: 8:06 am Collector: I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 11.3 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Redish-gray, 5Y 2/2 Water Visibility: 5.5 ft Tide: Rising, Low – 7:08, 3.1 ft NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 7.2 ft - Swell height/direction: 6.2 ft, NW - Wind wave height/direction: 3.9 ft, NW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Foggy Air Temperature: 46.4 F (8.0 C) Wind: 4.0 mph, NNW Solar radiation: 80 watts/m^2	Will return January 2012! ________
Week of Monday, November 7
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago ---------- * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Common - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: None - Cochlodinium: Rare * Impressions * Assemblage shifted to mostly Akashiwo followed closely by Prorocentrum and Pseudo-nitzschia. Dinoflagellates: A: Akashiwo C: Prorocentrum R: Ceratium R: Protoperidinium R: Gonyaulax R: Alexandrium R: Cochlodinium R: Gymnodinium R: Gyrodinium R: Noctiluca R: Boreadinium Diatoms: C: Pseudo-nitzschia R: Eucampia R: Thalassiosira R: Stephanopyxis R: Skeletonema R: Pleurosigma R: Chaetoceros R: Ditylum R: Cylindrotheca R: Coscinodiscus R: Guinardia R: Thalassiothrix Other: R: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 8:50 am Collector: M. Blakely, K. Hayashi Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 12.1 C Water Conditions: Rippled w/swell Water Color/Code: Olive green, 10Y 3/4 Water Visibility: 3 ft Tide: High – 8:37, 5.5 ft Surf Report: Fading NW swell, 2-3 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 4.6 ft - Swell height/direction: 3.3 ft, NW - Wind wave height/direction: 3.0 ft, E Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Sunny Air Temperature: 49.5 F (9.7 C) Wind: 5.0 mph, NNE Solar radiation: 325 watts/m^2	Will return January 2012! ___________
Week of Monday, October 31
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago -------- * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Present - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: None - Cochlodinium: Rare * Impressions * Increase in diatom abundance and phytoplankton diversity. Assemblage was mostly dinoflagellates – dominated by Ceratium. Dinoflagellates: C: Prorocentrum P: Ceratium R: Protoperidinium R: Akashiwo R: Lingulodinium R: Alexandrium R: Cochlodinium R: Gymnodinium R: Gyrodinium R: Noctiluca Diatoms: P: Pseudo-nitzschia P: Eucampia P: Thalassiosira R: Leptocylindrus R: Lauderia R: Pleurosigma R: Chaetoceros R: Navicula R: Ditylum R: Asterionellopsis R: Coscinodiscus R: Guinardia R: Proboscia R: Thalassionema * Environmental Information * Time: 7:35 am Collector: I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 12.3 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Dk green, 5G 2/6 Water Visibility: 7 ft Tide: Falling, High – 5:47, 4.2 ft Surf Report: NW groundswell, 3-5 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 8.2 ft - Swell height/direction: 7.9 ft, NW - Wind wave height/direction: 2.6 ft, WNW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Clear Air Temperature: 51.4 F (10.8 C) Wind: 4.0 mph, NNW Solar radiation: 10 watts/m^2	Will return January 2012! ___________
Week of Monday, October 24
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago ------- * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Rare - Alexandrium: Present - Dinophysis: None - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Whales off the wharf. Phytoplankton assemblage mostly Akashiwo with Ceratium and Prorocentrum. Dinoflagellates: C: Akashiwo C: Ceratium C: Prorocentrum P: Alexandrium P: Protoperidinium P: Gonyaulax P: Gymnodinium R: Gyrodinium R: Polykrikos Diatoms: P: Eucampia P: Guinardia R: Pseudo-nitzschia R: Thalassiosira R: Pleurosigma R: Chaetoceros R: Ditylum R: Asteromphalus R: Skeletonema * Environmental Information * Time: 8:10 am Collector: I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 13.5 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Dk yellow/green, 5Y 3/4 Water Visibility: 8 ft Tide: Rising, High – 10:04, 6.4 ft NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 9.1 ft - Swell height/direction: 9.1 ft, NW - Wind wave height/direction: 1.3 ft, WNW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Foggy Air Temperature: 49.6 F (9.8 C) Wind: 4.0 mph, NNW Solar radiation: 30 watts/m^2	Sample Date: No sample this week At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago ___________
Week of Monday, October 17
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago ---------- * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Common - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Present - Cochlodinium: Rare * Impressions * Increase in diatom abundance and phytoplankton diversity. Assemblage was mostly dinoflagellates – dominated by Ceratium. Dinoflagellates: A: Ceratium P: Prorocentrum P: Protoperidinium P: Dinophysis R: Akashiwo R: Gonyaulax R: Alexandrium R: Cochlodinium R: Gymnodinium R: Gyrodinium R: Noctiluca Diatoms: C: Pseudo-nitzschia P: Eucampia R: Leptocylindrus R: Thalassiosira R: Lauderia R: Pleurosigma R: Chaetoceros R: Lithodesmium R: Nitzschia R: Ditylum R: Asteromphalus R: Coscinodiscus R: Cylindrotheca Other: R: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 7:09 am Collector: I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 17.2 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Dk green, 5G 2/6 Water Visibility: 9.5 ft Tide: Falling, High – 6:01, 3.5 ft Surf Report: Small SSW/NW swell, 1-2 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 3.9 ft - Swell height/direction: 3.6 ft, NW - Wind wave height/direction: 1.6 ft, W Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Foggy Air Temperature: 58.8 F (14.9 C) Wind: 3.0 mph, W Solar radiation: 0 watts/m^2	Sample Date: No sample this week At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago ___________
Week of Monday, October 10
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago ----------------------- * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: None - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Phytoplankton assemblage shifted to mostly dinoflagellates, dominated by Prorocentrum. Tons of detritus/debris. Dinoflagellates: A: Prorocentrum P: Ceratium R: Protoperidinium R: Akashiwo R: Lingulodinium R: Alexandrium R: Dinophysis Diatoms: R: Leptocylindrus R: Thalassiosira R: Lauderia R: Pleurosigma R: Chaetoceros R: Lithodesmium R: Proboscia R: Licomorpha R: Actinoptychus Other: R: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 6:55 am Collector: I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 15.4 C Water Conditions: Large swell Water Color/Code: Green, 5GY 3/4 Water Visibility: 4 ft Tide: Rising, High – 10:43, 5.2 ft Surf Report: WNW swell, 5-8 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 11.8 ft - Swell height/direction: 11.5 ft, WNW - Wind wave height/direction: 2.3 ft, NW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Clear Air Temperature: 56.8 F (13.8 C) Wind: 4.0 mph, NNW Solar radiation: 1 watts/m^2	Sample Date: No sample this week At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago ___________
Week of Monday, October 3
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago ------------------------- * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Common - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: Rare * Impressions * First flush was late Tues night – lots of detritus/debris. Diatoms increased in abundance. Phytoplankton assemblage co-dominated by Prorocentrum and Pseudo-nitzschia. Dinoflagellates: C: Prorocentrum P: Ceratium P: Protoperidinium P: Akashiwo P: Lingulodinium R: Alexandrium R: Dinophysis R: Gymnodinium R: Cochlodinium R: Boreadinium R: Noctiluca Diatoms: C: Pseudo-nitzschia P: Eucampia R: Leptocylindrus R: Thalassiosira R: Lauderia R: Coscinodiscus R: Pleurosigma R: Chaetoceros R: Lithodesmium R: Proboscia R: Tropidoneis R: Asteromphalus Other: R: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 7:00 am Collector: I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 15.1 C Water Conditions: Large swell, rolling waves Water Color/Code: Green, 10GY 2/4 Water Visibility: 4 ft Tide: Falling, High – 7:23, 4.0 ft NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 7.2 ft - Swell height/direction: 5.6 ft, NW - Wind wave height/direction: 4.6 ft, WSW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Cloudy Air Temperature: 55.9 F ( C) Wind: 4.0 mph, N Solar radiation: 0 watts/m^2	Sample Date: No sample this week At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago ___________
Week of Monday, September 26
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago ------------- * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Rare - Alexandrium: Present - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Phytoplankton assemblage dominated by Ceratium and Prorocentrum. Tons of detritus/debris. Dinoflagellates: C: Ceratium C: Protoperidinium C: Prorocentrum P: Alexandrium R: Dinophysis R: Gymnodinium R: Gyrodinium R: Polykrikos R: Noctiluca R: Akashiwo R: Gonyaulax Diatoms: R: Leptocylindrus R: Coscinodiscus R: Pseudo-nitzschia R: Pleurosigma R: Lithodesmium Other: R: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 6:50 am Collector: I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 15.1 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Pale green, 5GY 3/4 Water Visibility: 5 ft Tide: Rising, Low – 5:07, 0.9 ft Surf Report: NW-WNW swell, 4-7 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 11.8 ft - Swell height/direction: 11.5 ft, WNW - Wind wave height/direction: 2.3 ft, NW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Clear Air Temperature: 61.2 F (16.2 C) Wind: 2.0 mph, NNE Solar radiation: 2 watts/m^2	Sample Date: No sample this week At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago ___________
Week of Monday, September 19
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago -------- * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: None - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Present - Cochlodinium: None * Impressions * Phytoplankton assemblage dominated by Ceratium. Very few diatoms in the net tow today, dinoflagellate diversity continues to be high. Dinoflagellates: C: Ceratium C: Protoperidinium C: Prorocentrum P: Dinophysis R: Boreadinium R: Gymnodinium R: Lingulodinium R: Gyrodinium R: Polykrikos R: Noctiluca R: Alexandrium R: Akashiwo R: Scrippsiella R: Gonyaulax Diatoms: R: Eucampia R: Leptocylindrus R: Lauderia R: Coscinodiscus R: Asteromphalus R: Licomorpha R: Pleurosigma R: Paralia Other: R: Dictyocha * Environmental Information * Time: 7:27 am Collector: I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 14.6 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Dk green, 10GY 2/4 Water Visibility: 10 ft Tide: High – 7:39, 3.4 ft Surf Report: NW swell, 2-3 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 5.2 ft - Swell height/direction: 5.2 ft, NW - Wind wave height/direction: 1.3 ft, WNW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Foggy Air Temperature: 54.9 F (12.7 C) Wind: 2.0 mph, E Solar radiation: 24 watts/m^2	Sample Date: No sample this week At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago ___________
Week of Monday, September 12
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago ----------- * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Rare - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: Rare * Impressions * High diversity sample - phytoplankton community co-dominated by Ceratium, Protoperidinium, and Odontella. Dinoflagellates: C: Ceratium C: Protoperidinium P: Prorocentrum P: Boreadinium P: Gymnodinium R: Dinophysis R: Lingulodinium R: Gyrodinium R: Polykrikos R: Cochlodinium R: Alexandrium R: Akashiwo R: Scrippsiella Diatoms: C: Odontella P: Eucampia P: Thalassiosira R: Pseudo-nitzschia R: Chaetoceros R: Leptocylindrus R: Lauderia R: Stephanopyxis R: Coscinodiscus R: Asteromphalus R: Lithodesmium R: Pleurosigma R: Ditylum R: Thalassiothrix R: Rhizosolenia R: Tropidoneis Other: R: Phaeocystis * Environmental Information * Time: 7:19-8:45 am Collector: I. Hunter Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 14.9 C Water Conditions: Calm Water Color/Code: Dk green, 10GY 2/4 Water Visibility: 9.5 ft Tide: Rising, Low – 5:50, 1.3 ft Surf Report: SSW swell, 3-5 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 6.6 ft - Swell height/direction: 5.6 ft, NW - Wind wave height/direction: 3.3 ft, NW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Foggy Air Temperature: 56.1 F (13.4 C) Wind: 3.0 mph, E Solar radiation: 35 watts/m^2	Sample Date: No sample this week At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago ___________
Week of Monday, September 5
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago -------------------- * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Rare - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Present - Cochlodinium: Rare * Impressions * Phytoplankton community shifted to mostly dinoflagellates, co-dominated by Ceratium, Protoperidinium, and Phaeocystis. Dinoflagellates: C: Protoperidinium C: Ceratium P: Boreadinium P: Dinophysis P: Gymnodinium R: Gonyaulax R: Gyrodinium R: Polykrikos R: Cochlodinium R: Alexandrium R: Prorocentrum R: Protoceratium R: Akashiwo R: Noctiluca Diatoms: R: Pseudo-nitzschia R: Chaetoceros R: Guinardia R: Leptocylindrus R: Coscinodiscus R: Thalassiosira R: Lithodesmium R: Odontella Other: C: Phaeocystis * Environmental Information * Time: 8:37 am Collector: N. Alvarado Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 14.5 C Water Conditions: Flat Water Color/Code: Dk green, 10GY 2/4 Water Visibility: 12 ft Tide: High – 8:46, 3.9 ft Surf Report: Mix of SSW and NW swells, 2-4 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 3.9 ft - Swell height/direction: 3.0 ft, SW - Wind wave height/direction: 2.6 ft, NW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Sunny Air Temperature: 56.8 F (13.8 C) Wind: 4.0 mph, ESE Solar radiation: 325 watts/m^2	Sample Date: No sample this week At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago ___________
Week of Monday, August 29
Rare (R): <1%; Present (P): 1 - 9%; Common (C): 10 - 49%; --Abundant (A): >= 50%
Sample Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __ 2 Weeks Ago ------------------------------ * Quick HAB Observations * - Pseudo-nitzschia: Common - Alexandrium: Rare - Dinophysis: Rare - Cochlodinium: Rare * Impressions * Pseudo-nitzschia bloom is over. Dramatic decrease in phytoplankton abundance, increase in detritus/debris. Phytoplankton community co-dominated by Pseudo-nitzschia and Protoperidinium. Dinoflagellates: C: Protoperidinium P: Gonyaulax P: Ceratium R: Gymnodinium P: Boreadinium R: Gyrodinium R: Polykrikos R: Dinophysis R: Cochlodinium R: Alexandrium R: Prorocentrum Diatoms: C: Pseudo-nitzschia P: Chaetoceros R: Guinardia R: Leptocylindrus R: Coscinodiscus R: Asteromphalus R: Cylindrotheca R: Pleurosigma * Environmental Information * Time: 8:40 am Collector: N. Alvarado Water Conditions (SCW) Water Temperature: 15.4 C Water Conditions: Turbulent Water Color/Code: Brown, 5Y 3/4 Water Visibility: 12 ft Tide: Rising, Low – 6:23, 0.5 ft Surf Report: SW groundswell with long period forerunners, 3-4 ft surf NDBC buoy 46042 - Significant wave height: 8.5 ft - Swell height/direction: 8.5 ft, NW - Wind wave height/direction: 1.6 ft, NW Weather Conditions (KudelaHawk) Sky: Foggy Air Temperature: 54.7 F (12.6 C) Wind: 1.0 mph, E Solar radiation: 89 watts/m^2	Sample Date: No sample this week At a glance: Today_________--__Last Week------ __2 Weeks Ago ___________

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