Buoys Deployed Around Coral Reef Preserve

Two new buoys have been deployed by the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science [BIOS] at locations around the North Shore Coral reef preserve. The buoys contain scientific equipment to measure seawater temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pCO2 [in both water and in air], pH, chlorophyll and turbidity.

Each buoy has a light that flashes On 1 s, OFF 3 s,and should be visible for a range of 1 nautical mile. Officials said that mariners transmitting the areas should keep a sharp look out.

Crescent Reef: Latitude: 32°24’2.80″ Longitude: 64°47’50.90″

Hog Reef: Latitude: 32°27’26.40″ Longitude: 64°50’5.10″

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Category: All, Environment