mhnsn1, Author at Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation

It was One Year Ago Today…

Posted on July 27, 2015April 5, 2018 by mhnsn1

One year ago, Georgica Pond was closed to bathing and shellfishing, a closure that persisted for more than three months. The reason for this closure: Toxic blue-green algae. Also known as cyanobacteria, these microbes synthesize potent neurotoxins and gastrointestinal toxins … Read more

Blue-Green Algae Emerging Across Long Island

Posted on July 20, 2015April 5, 2018 by mhnsn1

Even in Wainscott, but not in Georgica Pond

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) keeps careful tabs on blue-green algae (BGA) across the state and the Gobler lab has been designated as its downstate facility for monitoring

The Shape-Shifting, Migrating Algae

Posted on July 20, 2015April 5, 2018 by mhnsn1

Large, unsightly manifestations of algae have been prevalent across the surface of the Georgica Pond during the past week. The algae seemed to intensify as the temperatures have warmed. This year, there have been reports of algae in Georgica Pond … Read more

Three Hopeful Signs

Posted on July 9, 2015April 5, 2018 by mhnsn1

As the data continues to come in, there are three observations this week that are hopeful.

The coverage of macroalgae in Georgica Pond is quantitatively decreasing. As of this week, the surface coverage is significantly lower in the north, Eel

Aid From the Ocean

Posted on July 2, 2015April 5, 2018 by mhnsn1

Until two weeks ago Georgica Pond was open and exchanging with the Atlantic Ocean bringing in high salinity water. While this salty water has not deterred the macroalgae that are presently overgrowing parts of Georgica Pond, it may discourage the … Read more