2018 Chesapeake Bay Hypoxia (IMAGE)

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

2018 Chesapeake Bay Hypoxia

Caption

Strong winds in the second half of July reduced the amount of hypoxia in Chesapeake Bay to near zero. Hypoxia increased rapidly again in early August and peaked at a higher value in early September than in previous years. Strong winds in September again mixed Bay waters, resulting in a large reduction in hypoxic volume.

Credit

Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

Usage Restrictions

One-time use only. An interactive version of this and other report card metrics is available at http://www.vims.edu/research/topics/dead_zones/forecasts/report_card/index.php

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.