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Personal watercraft near mouth of Elwha

By Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
A man sits on a personal watercraft which is running slowly on the water near shore.
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Detailed Description

Personal watercraft fitted with sonar and GPS were among the tools used by USGS scientists to map the bottom of shallow coastal waters near the mouth of the Elwha River. This shot was taken August 25, 2011, during a survey conducted just a few weeks before dam removal began.

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Public Domain.