Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System down.

[mikesxpress]

Only 3 of the buoys are operating as of this morning.

The CBIBS team strives to have buoys operational and reporting data whenever possible. Our ability to repair and maintain buoys is currently limited as NOAA vessels are not operating due to COVID-19. On-the-water work would require our two buoy technicians to work in close proximity on board a small boat for extended periods of time, which is currently not allowed. We are exploring alternatives and partnerships that may enable us to affect some repairs and maintenance until the situation evolves and we are once again able to get our buoy technicians safely out on the water.

Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System
https://buoybay.noaa.gov/home

[HalBrown]

Mike, it seems the buoy up the river near D.C. has been off line forever. Bummer.

[mikesxpress]

Hal the whole buoy program is suffering from lack of funds. Folks need to contact there senators and request the CBIBS be fully funded for 2021.