Satellite images show algae bloom in New England

Maine officials have confirmed a large algae bloom along the coast, caused by the toxic phytoplankton Karenia mikimotoi, which has affected waters from Maine to Massachusetts. The bloom produced high concentrations of chlorophyll-a, turned the water brown, and emitted a pungent smell, with some areas reporting phytoplankton counts up to 2 million cells per liter. While not harmful to humans, the bloom has caused fish kills and shellfish mortality, reminiscent of a similar event in 2017, and is linked to changing environmental conditions and climate warming in the region. Satellite data indicates the bloom is now subsiding.

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