It has been SOOO WINDY out here the past few days, which has been trying to everyone's nervous systems. What not everyone knows is that the coastal Northwest weather flow that we get in this area is seasonal, predominating in the month of May. And this flow is CRUCIAL to the sea life in this area. Why? Because the NW winds blow the warmer surface waters away, causing an UP-WELLING, which brings up colder, nutrient-rich waters from the depths. This allows for a PLANKTON BLOOM which is the basis of the food chain. In short, the NW wind blows, and everybody eats.
Thankfully, we now have a break through at least the end of the week. So, come on out to Inverness or Marshall, enjoy the calm waters this week, and let's do some kayaking.
We're hoping the calm will hold through the weekend. Lots of Moonlight this weekend, too, with a full moon on Monday night, May 16.
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