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41.721208, -70.756305 41.713394, -70.756277

Hammett Cove Snapshot

39
out of 100
Bay Health Index (5-year average)
poor
fair
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39
39
out of 100

Supporting Data

There are two sampling stations on Hammett Cove: Boatyard (HM1) and Gravel Island (HM3).

Hammett Cove: Boatyard (Station HM1)
Nitrogen, dissolved oxygen, algae, and water clarity measurements taken from shore or boat by the boatyard. (41.721208, -70.756305)
Total Nitrogen
Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen
Total Organic Nitrogen
Dissolved Oxygen
All Measurements
Average of Lowest 20%
Algal Pigments
Total Pigments
Water Clarity
Yearly Average
Hammett Cove: Gravel Island (Station HM3)
Nitrogen, algae, and water clarity measurements taken from a boat in the lower cove, just north of Gravel Island. (41.713394, -70.756277)
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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