Natural Variability in Water Clarity at Kewalo Basin
Natural Variability in Water Clarity at Kewalo Basin
Posted June 28, 2019The Friends of Kewalos were awarded one of PacIOOS’ nearshore sensors as part of the Water Quality Sensor Partnership Program to monitor water quality during the Kewalo Basin Pier Repair-Improvement and Boat Slip Addition. The nearshore sensor recorded turbidity, salinity, temperature, and other physical water characteristics for a 20-month period. All data can be access on the PacIOOS website.
A data analysis has shown that elevated turbidity was correlated with increased wave activity and rainfall. PacIOOS participated in the 13th Annual Kewalo Basin Park Clean-Up and Fundraiser this month to share the results with participants.
The results of the nearshore sensor data analysis were shared at the Annual Kewalo Basin Park Clean-Up and Fundraiser.
