Planting Island Cove

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41.693629, -70.737065 41.693975, -70.736364

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Planting Island Cove Snapshot

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Supporting Data

There are two sampling stations on Planting Island Cove: Planting Island (PL2X) and Center Cove (PL2N).

Planting Island Cove: Planting Island (Station PL2X)

Dissolved oxygen and water clarity measurements taken from shore off association floating dock. (41.693629, -70.737065)

Dissolved Oxygen

All Measurements

Average of Lowest 20%

Water Clarity

Yearly Average

Planting Island Cove: Center Cove (Station PL2N)

Nitrogen, algae, and water clarity measurements taken from a boat in the middle of the cove. (41.693975, -70.736364)

Total Nitrogen

Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen

Total Organic Nitrogen

Algal Pigments

Total Pigments

Water Clarity

Yearly Average

Bay Health data is funded in part by the Massachusetts Environmental Trust.

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