Gowanus Canal: Ribbed Mussel Survey's Boletim

Hi all,

Thanks for joining us for a great day on the water!

I've logged our total counts of mussel population in the survey area here. In our 50-meter transect survey, inside the 6th St. turning basin, we observed a total of 1,903 individuals! Overall, we counted more than 4,100 mussels.

Most of the detailed surveys made are here on iNaturalist. Please take a moment to review the observations in this project and confirm, update, or add details.

Measuring guide, map, and blank observation sheets here.

Hi all,

Our primary goal is to document the size, location, placement, and number of ribbed mussels along the canal, although we'll add other observations as we work, as well. We'll aim to survey the wooden bulkheads on the north edge of the 6th St turning basin, with additional observations along the Salt Lot bulkheads, as time permits. 

Gary went out and marked out the level of mean high tide this week (hopefully rain hasn't disturbed his handiwork too much!), and will be providing measuring tools for each boat. We'll do a walk through of the method when we get to the site, so we can be as consistent as possible.