blue-green algae Archives - Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation

Ancient, Abundant, Ubiquitous & Deadly

Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 by mhnsn1

Ancient

Blue-green algae, more properly referred to as cyanobacteria—they are not algae—are one of the oldest forms of life on earth. Neither plant nor animal, they are true bacteria in their own kingdom. But they are a bacteria that can … Read more

On Georgica Pond—The Nature Conservancy Video

Posted on June 20, 2016April 2, 2018 by mhnsn1

From the “Our Island, Our Water, Our Future” short film series with The Nature Conservancy, we bring you a segment that hits home for those of us with 4 legged furry friends. Toxic blue-green algae threatens many bodies of water … Read more

The End of Blue-Green Algae in Georgica Pond for 2015

Posted on October 13, 2015April 5, 2018 by mhnsn1

What began as a mild green discoloration in early August and intensified to the largest blue-green algae bloom ever recorded in Georgica Pond by early September has finally come to an end. In between, the bloom was accompanied by no … Read more

New News on the Blue-Green Algae

Posted on August 27, 2015April 2, 2018 by mhnsn1

As the summer winds on, the blue-green algae bloom in Georgica Pond has expanded and intensified. Remember, blue-green algae are of serious concern as they synthesize toxins that can sicken humans and can be lethal to pets and other animals. … 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