On April 2nd, Dr. Christopher Gobler of Stony Brook University gave a report about our local waterways and how we can help during the changing climate conditions that have adversely impacted the conditions for marine and plant life.
Record-breaking temperatures, dangerous bacteria and worsening water quality are all affecting Long Island’s bays, according to the latest annual “State of the Bays” lecture.
The lecture highlighted several alarming developments, including a more than 60 percent rise in groundwater nitrogen levels since the late 20th century. This has contributed to a 90 percent decline in critical marine habitats, such as eelgrass and salt marshes, along with a similar drop in shellfish populations.
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