This App Offers Info On 500,000 Acres Of Long Island Waterways
Rahul Kalvapalle — August 13, 2021 — Eco
References: somas.stonybrook.edu & newsday
A group of scientists and innovators over at Stony Brook University in New York have developed an easy-to-use water quality app that is designed to enable citizens and residents of the area access assessments of water quality along Long Island.
The 'Long Island Beach and Water Quality App' uses data collected by scientists and authorities, before utilizing your unique GPS location to show you information and updates on beaches and other bodies of water in your area. Specifically, the app collates and reports information on bacteria levels, algae levels, algae bloom, water clarity and dissolved oxygen.
In all, the 'Long Island Beach and Water Quality App' covers over 200 beaches as well as over half a million acres of harbors, bays and other smaller bodies of water.
By offering scientifically informed updates on water quality, this app ensures that Long Island residents can incorporate safety into their beach outings.
Image Credit: Stony Brook University
The 'Long Island Beach and Water Quality App' uses data collected by scientists and authorities, before utilizing your unique GPS location to show you information and updates on beaches and other bodies of water in your area. Specifically, the app collates and reports information on bacteria levels, algae levels, algae bloom, water clarity and dissolved oxygen.
In all, the 'Long Island Beach and Water Quality App' covers over 200 beaches as well as over half a million acres of harbors, bays and other smaller bodies of water.
By offering scientifically informed updates on water quality, this app ensures that Long Island residents can incorporate safety into their beach outings.
Image Credit: Stony Brook University
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