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Seawater Temperature and Salinity Nov 2015

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Station Race Rocks Lightstation
Month: November  Year: 2015
Observer: Race Rocks Ecoguardians-Lester B. Pearson College   of the Pacific

Date Time Sea Jar Hydro-   meter   No. Observed Density YSI Salinity YSI Temp °C
Temp. Temp.
°C °C
1 14:08 32.7 10.0
2 10:45 32.9 10.0
3 10:05 32.9 9.9
4 10:35 32.9 9.9
5 11:25 32.9 10.2
6 10:40 32.8 10.0
7 10:55 32.6 10.1
8 11:20 32.6 10.1
9 11:35 32.4 10.0
10 14:12 32.5 10.0
11 12:00 32.6 9.9
12 12:10 32.7 9.7
13 12:00 32.8 9.9
14 12:05 32.5 9.7
15 12:45 9.7 10 10,802 242 32.4 9.6
16 13:30 32.7 9.7
17 9:00 32.6 9.6
18 9:25 32.6 9.6
19 9:20 32.6 9.6
20 9:35 32.6 9.5
21 9:50 32.6 9.4
22 10:23 32.7 9.4
23 10:45 32.7 9.5
24 11:17 32.3 9.3
25 11:30 32.5 9.0
26 12:15 32.6 9.2
27 12:07 32.5 9.2
28 12:30 32.5 9.2
29 13:36 32.5 9.0
30 11:00 32.5 8.0
means 32.6 9.6

Note: This table will copy and paste to a spreadsheet.

Nina + Don’s Final Post

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Ecological Happenings

  • Whales on the western edge of the reserve late today.

Marine Vessels

  • Four tour boats (+ one dive boat).
  • Four pleasure vessels .

Maintenance

  • Preparing for hand-over to the next eco-guardian. A busy day!

This is the final log entry from us. Thank-you to everyone that’s involved with Race Rocks; with special mention to Chris, Courtney, and Garry. It’s been an amazing experience, and one we will never forget.

 

Bull E-seal Heads to the Main Island

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Ecological Happenings

  • The bull Elephant Seal that’s been hanging out at middle rocks made its way up the main island today.
  • Male Bufflehead spotted today.
  • Great weather and water conditions today.

Marine Vessels

  • Three tour boats.
  • Four pleasure vessels  – one of which was travelling very fast within the reserve.
  • 2 helicopters just outside of the reserve.

Maintenance

  • Finalizing the boat works and cleaning it out. Boat was tested and works well.

Other

  • 2 visitors today (friends of the eco-guardians).

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Bull elephant seal arrives

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Ecological Happenings

  • Big bull elephant seal now in area.

Marine Vessels

  • Two tour boats today.
  • Navy vessel still in area.

Maintenance

  • Boat maintenance complete.
  • Another round of logs blocking the boat ramp were removed.

Moon over Mt Baker

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Ecological Happenings

  • Necklaced sea lion spotted near energy building.

Marine Vessels

  • Three tour boats today.
  • Navy vessel still in area.

Maintenance

  • Boat maintenance. Ongoing.
  • Most of the logs blocking the boat ramp were removed.

Short-term Eco-guardian Position

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Race Rocks needs an Eco-guardian for 3 weeks–( December 2015)

Responsibilities include ecological observations, monitoring of marine activity and maintenance of equipment on the island. If you are interested, and for a complete position description, please call Pearson College and ask for Chris Blondeau.

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Bull Elephant Seal

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Ecological Happenings

  • Today a older bull Elephant Seal was noticed on middle rocks. He is accompanied by two much smaller looking Elephant Seals. We have lost track of the others who haven’t been seen since last week’s storm.
  • Canada Geese, have also not been seen since the storm.

Marine Vessels

  • One tour boat today.
  • Navy vessel and helicopter, beyond the reserve.

Maintenance

  • Removed the last of the electric fence – the aesthetics on the island have improved!
  • Boat maintenance. The wires connecting the battery to the engine were corroded. An interim solution has been put in place, until a new part is ordered.

Other

  • We are on the prowl for an eco-guardian to step in for 3 weeks. If you are interested please contact Chris Blondeau at Pearson College.
  • As the current eco-guardians, we are wrapping up for the end of our shift on Nov 30th.

 

1% for the Planet Donor Visits

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Ecological Happenings

  • 6 winter plumaged Pigeon Guillemots spotted today.
  • Most of the Sea Lions were not around the island late this afternoon. The rocks around the island are bare!
  • Two of the Elephant Seals are back hanging out at Middle Rocks.
  • Weather turned today, with light fog and rain.

Visitors

A 1% for the planet donor was given a tour of the island today by Chris Blondeau. There were a total of 5 visitors.

No marine vessels today

Pigeon Guillemot

Pigeon Guillemot in winter plumage

 

Sunday Divers

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Ecological Happenings

  • Another great day at RR….
  • North Easterly winds continue, making the ebb current quite strong.
  • RR dock has filled with logs.

Marine Vessels

  • Three tour boats.
  • One dive boat with 6 divers.
  • One sail boat.
  • One helicopter flying low (just above the light house). This was too close to the reserve.

Maintenance

  • Removal of logs from the dock.
  • Electric fence was unhooked and put away for the season.