Lines in the ocean

[7Deuce]

When traveling in a float plane yesterday between Vancouver and Nanaimo, I noticed very distinctive colour transitions in the water. I've noticed this before and I have several theories but does anyone know what causes this?

 

[vislander]

I believe that is discharge from the Fraser River,is it not?

 

[ratherbefishing]

Fraser River discharge.

 

[Canso]

ya fraser, its only in the top 10ft

 

[fishspoon]

I see that all the times while flying in a small plane since a few decades.....fraser river meets with saltwater...discharge on the top of surface

 

[fshnfnatic]

Fresh water is less dense than salt water so it floats on top.You'll see this type of thing anywhere a significant river
system enters the ocean.

 

[trophywife]

Confluence

 

[7Deuce]

Thanks everyone. I thought it was the salt/fresh density issue but was asked and wasn't exactly sure. I guess it's only on the surface so not really worth fishing the edge?

 

[J-GLOBAL]

You should have seen the brilliant red streaks in water off Tofino last week. Looked like someone took a giant can of red spray paint and made huge nike swooshes on the water here and there. Didn't take a picture, but kinda looked cool and ominous at the same time.

 

[Resinrider]

You will see this on the ferry ride from Tsawwassen to Duke Pt. I told the kids its where the dirty American water meets the clean Canadian water....They totally bought it!

 

[Fish Assassin]

You will see this on the ferry ride from Tsawwassen to Duke Pt. I told the kids its where the dirty American water meets the clean Canadian water....They totally bought it!

Good one.... I was thinking about telling people it was from the tailing pit breach

 

[Resinrider]

Well I'm glad it's not that.. Too bad it's not pushing Salmon toward the Island. I've been getting skunked out there!

 

[Cuba Libre]

Actually its residue from the chem trails that the USAF is dropping on us so that our brains turn to mush . (I think i saw it on Faux News-- so it must be true!)