This week marks the end of our summer algae monitoring program in #SFBay for 2024. In August, our sampling confirmed a bloom of Heterosigma akashiwo—the species that proliferated into devastating blooms in 2022 & 2023—in #Alameda. Luckily, it dissipated within a couple of weeks.

Our team also found elevated Chaetoceros algae in the Bay, which aren't toxic but can cause fish kills. We're keeping an eye on the algae with our partners at NOAA.

Pictured here are microscope closeups of Bay algae from our sampling: Chaetoceros (1st slide) and Heterosigma akashiwo (2nd slide) -- aren't they pretty??

#harmfulalgaebloom #harmfulalgae #pollution #sanfranciscobay

Late last week, our community science monitoring program detected a harmful #algae bloom in #Alameda 🦠

⚠️ If you see signs of a bloom—including tea-like or otherwise discolored water—please avoid contact with the affected area and reach out to our pollution hotline:

https://baykeeper.org/update/harmful-algae-bloom-detected-in-alameda/

#harmfulalgaebloom #HAB #sfbay #sanfraniscobay #bayarea #pollution #waterpollution

Learn about our new #algae monitoring program—and our field investigator's deep love of #phytoplankton—in this great interview with KCBS Radio: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/kcbs-radio-on-demand-011f4/episodes/local-scientists-are-investigating-an-algal-bloom-poisoning-thousands-of-fish-20e02

#harmfulalgaebloom #harmfulalgae #HABs #sfbay #sanfranciscobay

Great guide from KQED about how to protect yourself and your dog from harmful algae blooms in the Bay, which are becoming increasingly common.

If you spot an algae bloom, reach out to our pollution hotline 1-800-KEEP-Bay or email us: [email protected]

https://www.kqed.org/science/1993633/algal-blooms-love-heat-waves-when-is-bay-area-swimming-dangerous-for-humans-and-pets

#sfbay #sanfranciscobay #bayarea #harmfulalgaebloom #HABs #algae #redtide