Water Watch 2013: The 2011 Gulf Stream Shift

Location: South Shore Natural Science Center
In late 2011, three New England commercial fishermen alerted physical oceanographers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute of unusually high surface water temperatures and strong currents on the outer continental shelf of southern New England. Oceanographers investigated and found that the Gulf Stream had temporarily shifted well north of its normal path and ocean water masses were found to be unusually warm and salty. Come find out what scientists are… Show more learning from this unusual event and the biological implications of a changing ocean.Instructions and Directions: meet at South Shore Natural Science Center, Jacob's Lane, NorwellRegistration not required.Registration not required.Register by mail: program registration form (PDF 66K)For your own security, DO NOT send credit card information via email.

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