EELGRASS AND WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDIES (#46)

OFFSHORE WIND MARINER UPDATE NO. 46

STATUS: Complete

The R/V CATAPULT and R/V SEAQUEL operated by the Woods Hole Group will conduct eelgrass and water quality monitoring studies in the Cape Poge area off Martha’s Vineyard. The work will take place during the period from August 16 to September 3, 2021. Data collected during the study will support the development of a baseline map of the extent of the eelgrass beds near Cape Poge.

DATES(S): August 16 - September 3, 2021

LOCATION(S): Cape Poge area off Martha’s Vineyard

R/V SEAQUEL

Length: 25’ feet
Master: Mark Avakian
Cell: (508) 326-3686

Standing by on VHF channel 13 & 16

R/V CATAPULT

Length: 35’ feet
Master: Ben Frothingham
Cell: (508) 742-7049

Standing by on VHF channel 13 & 16

For the latest information, please contact:

Crista Bank, Fisheries Liaison, Cell: 508-525-0421 • Email: cbank@vineyardwind.com

Caela Howard, Fisheries Liaison, Cell: 508-386-9832 • Email: choward@vineyardwind.com