Hi I’m Mike Doall, Associate Director for Bivalve Restoration and Aquaculture at Stony Brook University.
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In my role at Stony Brook University, I work to develop, implement, and evaluate in-the-water solutions to coastal water quality problems caused by nutrient pollution and climate change. To this end, I learned how to grow kelp from the incredible folks at Greenwave about 4 years ago. Over the past four kelp seasons, I adapted what Greenwave taught me to shallow water estuaries on Long Island, New York, and I’m excited to share these shallow-water kelp farming techniques with all of you here on the hub! I’m also looking forward to sharing results from our research and cultivation trials, and discussing the environmental and economic benefits of seaweed farming to coastal communities.
@michael_doall -What a lush line!!
@michael_doall -Hi Mike! I'm also on LI (on the North Fork) and am here to learn about how to potentially use this as a method to mitigate blue-green algae that has shown up in our local kettle pond, Laurel Lake in Mattituck (in 2020). I am looking forward to getting involved hands on in this climate work, supporting local projects and learning if this might keep the water in better balance. I have a background in community composting and organic waste micro hauling in NYC and am now looking forward to shifting my focus to the water seeking beneficial ways to address this nasty algae choking our beautiful lake.
@renee_peperone - Hi Renee, great to have another Long Islander here. I’m very familiar with the devastating effects of blue-green algae blooms in the ponds and lakes of eastern Long Island. I work with Dr. Chris Gobler at Stony Brook University and his lab has been researching the causes and impacts of these blooms for years, as well as developing mitigation strategies. In marine locations kelp can be part of a mitigation strategy against harmful algae blooms, but it wouldn’t work in Laurel Lake because it is too freshwater for kelp. Below are a few links to some of the mitigation strategies for blue green algae blooms that the Gobler Lab has been evaluating in other Long Island lakes and ponds.
https://news.stonybrook.edu/university/gobler-lab-joins-the-battle-against-algal-blooms/
https://ehamptonny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8717/Georgica-Pond-Harvesting-Evaluation-2019R
@renee_peperone Hi Renee! Just curious if you have been able to implement any of these solutions at Laurel Lake? I spend a lot of my time in Laurel and would be happy to assist if you need an extra hand as well.
@renee_peperone - Hi Renee, great to have another Long Islander here. I’m very familiar with the devastating effects of blue-green algae blooms in the ponds and lakes of eastern Long Island. I work with Dr. Chris Gobler at Stony Brook University and his lab has been researching the causes and impacts of these blooms for years, as well as developing mitigation strategies. In marine locations kelp can be part of a mitigation strategy against harmful algae blooms, but it wouldn’t work in Laurel Lake because it is too freshwater for kelp. Below are a few links to some of the mitigation strategies for blue green algae blooms that the Gobler Lab has been evaluating in other Long Island lakes and ponds.
https://news.stonybrook.edu/university/gobler-lab-joins-the-battle-against-algal-blooms/
https://ehamptonny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8717/Georgica-Pond-Harvesting-Evaluation-2019R
@michael_doall Hi Mike! We are exploring options for kelp farming in Jamaica Bay and it looks like shallow water farming is our best bet. We have access to an area on the east side of the bay and are starting the site evaluation and permitting phase. I wanted to reach out to see if you could recommend any resources or had any advice as we begin. Thanks so much! -Erin
@renee_peperone Hi Renee! Just curious if you have been able to implement any of these solutions at Laurel Lake? I spend a lot of my time in Laurel and would be happy to assist if you need an extra hand as well.