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Tag: blue-green algae

Ancient, Abundant, Ubiquitous & Deadly

Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 by

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

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged anatoxin, blue-green algae, cyanobacteria, dermatoxins, hepatoxins, lichen, Prochlorococcus

On Georgica Pond—The Nature Conservancy Video

Posted on June 20, 2016April 2, 2018 by

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

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged blue-green algae, nature conservancy

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

Posted on October 13, 2015April 5, 2018 by

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

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged blue-green algae

New News on the Blue-Green Algae

Posted on August 27, 2015April 2, 2018 by

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

Posted in eNewsletter Tagged blue-green algae, neurotoxin

Blue-Green Algae Emerging Across Long Island

Posted on July 20, 2015April 5, 2018 by

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

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Posted in eNewsletter Tagged blue-green algae, Wainscott Pond

The Georgica Pond Project is in High Gear

Posted on June 10, 2015April 5, 2018 by

The Georgica Pond Project is in high gear and in fact has been for five months. With the first indications that The Georgica Pond Project would be a reality, the Gobler Lab commenced its activities to address the major research

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Posted in eNewsletter Tagged blue-green algae, georgica pond project, Gobler lab, salinity

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