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.
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
Crista Bank, Fisheries Liaison, Cell: 508-525-0421 • Email: cbank@vineyardwind.com
Caela Howard, Fisheries Liaison, Cell: 508-386-9832 • Email: choward@vineyardwind.com
