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I had a bad feeling that this summer would be the last time I would have fried clams...

Dead clams, worms reported amid #CascoBay #AlgalBloom

Story by Griffin Stockford, 9/9/2026

"Dead and dying clams and worms, brown water, and a strong odor of decay have been reported along parts of the Harpswell coast as the Maine Department of Marine Resources monitors a widespread algal bloom in Casco Bay.

"Clam harvesters in #HarpswellME began reporting the unusual conditions, prompting the town's harbormaster to ask coastal residents and harvesters to document what they see and provide photographs, descriptions, and exact locations.

"The Maine Department of Marine Resources has also confirmed it is monitoring a bloom of the commonly occurring phytoplankton #KareniaMikimotoi.

"The bloom has been observed from Portland Harbor to Middle Bay, with additional reports from waters in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, according to DMR. Phytoplankton counts in Portland reached 2 million cells per liter, according to officials.

"DMR staff and members of the public have reported brown discoloration of the water and an accompanying odor.

"Early reports indicate clam deaths in Middle Bay and #MaquoitBay may be related to the bloom, according to DMR.

"The agency said Karenia mikimotoi is not a threat to human health, unlike some other harmful algal blooms that can produce toxins associated with shellfish poisoning. However, the phytoplankton can have harmful effects on marine organisms.

"The species can produce compounds that potentially affect fish and shellfish. #FishKills and other marine mortality events have been reported during blooms of Karenia mikimotoi in locations including #HongKong, #Australia, #Ireland, #Japan, #Korea and #Alaska."

Read more:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/dead-clams-worms-reported-amid-casco-bay-algal-bloom/ar-AA2bSmQt

#Maine #MaineNews #CascoBay #ToxicAlgae #MarineLife #WaterIsLife #ClimateChange #ClimateDiaryMaine

I had a bad feeling that this summer would be the last time I would have fried clams...

Dead clams, worms reported amid #CascoBay #AlgalBloom

Story by Griffin Stockford, 9/9/2026

"Dead and dying clams and worms, brown water, and a strong odor of decay have been reported along parts of the Harpswell coast as the Maine Department of Marine Resources monitors a widespread algal bloom in Casco Bay.

"Clam harvesters in #HarpswellME began reporting the unusual conditions, prompting the town's harbormaster to ask coastal residents and harvesters to document what they see and provide photographs, descriptions, and exact locations.

"The Maine Department of Marine Resources has also confirmed it is monitoring a bloom of the commonly occurring phytoplankton #KareniaMikimotoi.

"The bloom has been observed from Portland Harbor to Middle Bay, with additional reports from waters in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, according to DMR. Phytoplankton counts in Portland reached 2 million cells per liter, according to officials.

"DMR staff and members of the public have reported brown discoloration of the water and an accompanying odor.

"Early reports indicate clam deaths in Middle Bay and #MaquoitBay may be related to the bloom, according to DMR.

"The agency said Karenia mikimotoi is not a threat to human health, unlike some other harmful algal blooms that can produce toxins associated with shellfish poisoning. However, the phytoplankton can have harmful effects on marine organisms.

"The species can produce compounds that potentially affect fish and shellfish. #FishKills and other marine mortality events have been reported during blooms of Karenia mikimotoi in locations including #HongKong, #Australia, #Ireland, #Japan, #Korea and #Alaska."

Read more:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/dead-clams-worms-reported-amid-casco-bay-algal-bloom/ar-AA2bSmQt

#Maine #MaineNews #CascoBay #ToxicAlgae #MarineLife #WaterIsLife #ClimateChange #ClimateDiaryMaine

I had a bad feeling that this summer would be the last time I would have fried clams...

Dead clams, worms reported amid #CascoBay #AlgalBloom

Story by Griffin Stockford, 9/9/2026

"Dead and dying clams and worms, brown water, and a strong odor of decay have been reported along parts of the Harpswell coast as the Maine Department of Marine Resources monitors a widespread algal bloom in Casco Bay.

"Clam harvesters in #HarpswellME began reporting the unusual conditions, prompting the town's harbormaster to ask coastal residents and harvesters to document what they see and provide photographs, descriptions, and exact locations.

"The Maine Department of Marine Resources has also confirmed it is monitoring a bloom of the commonly occurring phytoplankton #KareniaMikimotoi.

"The bloom has been observed from Portland Harbor to Middle Bay, with additional reports from waters in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, according to DMR. Phytoplankton counts in Portland reached 2 million cells per liter, according to officials.

"DMR staff and members of the public have reported brown discoloration of the water and an accompanying odor.

"Early reports indicate clam deaths in Middle Bay and #MaquoitBay may be related to the bloom, according to DMR.

"The agency said Karenia mikimotoi is not a threat to human health, unlike some other harmful algal blooms that can produce toxins associated with shellfish poisoning. However, the phytoplankton can have harmful effects on marine organisms.

"The species can produce compounds that potentially affect fish and shellfish. #FishKills and other marine mortality events have been reported during blooms of Karenia mikimotoi in locations including #HongKong, #Australia, #Ireland, #Japan, #Korea and #Alaska."

Read more:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/dead-clams-worms-reported-amid-casco-bay-algal-bloom/ar-AA2bSmQt

#Maine #MaineNews #CascoBay #ToxicAlgae #MarineLife #WaterIsLife #ClimateChange #ClimateDiaryMaine

I had a bad feeling that this summer would be the last time I would have fried clams...

Dead clams, worms reported amid #CascoBay #AlgalBloom

Story by Griffin Stockford, 9/9/2026

"Dead and dying clams and worms, brown water, and a strong odor of decay have been reported along parts of the Harpswell coast as the Maine Department of Marine Resources monitors a widespread algal bloom in Casco Bay.

"Clam harvesters in #HarpswellME began reporting the unusual conditions, prompting the town's harbormaster to ask coastal residents and harvesters to document what they see and provide photographs, descriptions, and exact locations.

"The Maine Department of Marine Resources has also confirmed it is monitoring a bloom of the commonly occurring phytoplankton #KareniaMikimotoi.

"The bloom has been observed from Portland Harbor to Middle Bay, with additional reports from waters in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, according to DMR. Phytoplankton counts in Portland reached 2 million cells per liter, according to officials.

"DMR staff and members of the public have reported brown discoloration of the water and an accompanying odor.

"Early reports indicate clam deaths in Middle Bay and #MaquoitBay may be related to the bloom, according to DMR.

"The agency said Karenia mikimotoi is not a threat to human health, unlike some other harmful algal blooms that can produce toxins associated with shellfish poisoning. However, the phytoplankton can have harmful effects on marine organisms.

"The species can produce compounds that potentially affect fish and shellfish. #FishKills and other marine mortality events have been reported during blooms of Karenia mikimotoi in locations including #HongKong, #Australia, #Ireland, #Japan, #Korea and #Alaska."

Read more:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/dead-clams-worms-reported-amid-casco-bay-algal-bloom/ar-AA2bSmQt

#Maine #MaineNews #CascoBay #ToxicAlgae #MarineLife #WaterIsLife #ClimateChange #ClimateDiaryMaine

I had a bad feeling that this summer would be the last time I would have fried clams...

Dead clams, worms reported amid #CascoBay #AlgalBloom

Story by Griffin Stockford, 9/9/2026

"Dead and dying clams and worms, brown water, and a strong odor of decay have been reported along parts of the Harpswell coast as the Maine Department of Marine Resources monitors a widespread algal bloom in Casco Bay.

"Clam harvesters in #HarpswellME began reporting the unusual conditions, prompting the town's harbormaster to ask coastal residents and harvesters to document what they see and provide photographs, descriptions, and exact locations.

"The Maine Department of Marine Resources has also confirmed it is monitoring a bloom of the commonly occurring phytoplankton #KareniaMikimotoi.

"The bloom has been observed from Portland Harbor to Middle Bay, with additional reports from waters in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, according to DMR. Phytoplankton counts in Portland reached 2 million cells per liter, according to officials.

"DMR staff and members of the public have reported brown discoloration of the water and an accompanying odor.

"Early reports indicate clam deaths in Middle Bay and #MaquoitBay may be related to the bloom, according to DMR.

"The agency said Karenia mikimotoi is not a threat to human health, unlike some other harmful algal blooms that can produce toxins associated with shellfish poisoning. However, the phytoplankton can have harmful effects on marine organisms.

"The species can produce compounds that potentially affect fish and shellfish. #FishKills and other marine mortality events have been reported during blooms of Karenia mikimotoi in locations including #HongKong, #Australia, #Ireland, #Japan, #Korea and #Alaska."

Read more:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/dead-clams-worms-reported-amid-casco-bay-algal-bloom/ar-AA2bSmQt

#Maine #MaineNews #CascoBay #ToxicAlgae #MarineLife #WaterIsLife #ClimateChange #ClimateDiaryMaine

@jhaue
Interesting read & a good, fair report on the research findings on the triggers for the algal bloom, after-effects of which are still being felt today (continued absence of birds in my area, fewer giant cuttle fish at the head of the gulf, etc). Critics of the report (slow release, not enough shared data) also cited & given space.

I like this quote from Prof Mike Steer - doesn’t dumb it down & tries to educate: “"One of the challenges in science is that in answering one particular question you generate ten more," he said.

“"There is an incredible complexity of issues that are happened within a marine environment and the complexity within the harmful algal bloom community dynamics is just next level."”

Gorgeous arty photographic capture of the Prof, a mirror shot by Che Chorley, (hope the Prof got a copy for himself) shows we’ve a new photographer to watch, in my opinion. Also, excellent placement, tastefully preceding the mandatory algal-bloom-related shot of a dead fish on the beach.

Congrats to the journalist/s, editor/s, etc who put this together. 👏 Madina Jaffari the only journo credited that I could find. Solid work. 👍Respect. 👍

#ABC #SouthAustralia #algalBloom #journalistMadinaJaffari #photographerCheChorley #science #triggers #complexity #researchFindings