The following figures show how sea surface temperature (SST) at Hydrostation ‘S’ oscillates over periods of several time scales. The data set has, thus far, revealed oscillations on annual and approximately semi-decadal to decadal time scales.
Maintaining a healthy island requires that scientists routinely monitor the quality of the environment and its resources. Data from these programs are used to establish baselines and study trends in certain environmental parameters, such as pollutant levels, and to inform government representatives in their decision making processes.