[Coral-List] algae bloom in Kiribati

[David Blakeway]

Hi Andy,
It may be the 'sea sparkle' dinoflagellate *Noctiluca*.
It apparently does well in low-oxygen conditions, which are likely in such
an enclosed lagoon as Kiribati.
*Noctiluca *information here:
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/sensing-our-planet/winter-blooms-in-the-arabian-sea
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/01/23/the-killer-algae-making-hong-kongs-water-glow/
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-79152-x

On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 9:23 AM Andrew Halford via Coral-List <
coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov> wrote:

> Hi Listers,
>
> I have been sent a couple of photos of a purported algal bloom in one of
> the atolls in Kiribati. I cannot attach photos here but I am looking for
> some appropriate contacts who may be able to provide advice on what algae
> might be involved. It has apparently happened previously and the photos
> indicate an incredible luminous green colouration.
>
> Andy
>
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> Andrew Halford Ph.D
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