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Harmful algae found in Northport waters

Originally published: April 14, 2011 9:44 PM
Updated: April 14, 2011 9:46 PM
By JENNIFER BARRIOS  jennifer.barrios@newsday.com

Researchers studying the waters of Northport Harbor say they've found a type of harmful algae in the water never seen before at these levels in New York.

Researchers studying the waters of Northport Harbor say they've found a type of harmful algae in the water never seen before at these levels in New York.

The algae, Dinophysis acuminata, produces a toxin that could cause stomach sickness in humans who ingest infected shellfish.

"The levels we saw in Northport Harbor in 2010 are higher than we've seen anywhere else" in New York, said...

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