36 dead zones. Flesh-eating bacteria. Record-high ocean temperatures. At the 2025 State of the Bays lecture, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Professor Christopher Gobler revealed just how urgently climate change and pollution are impacting Long Island’s waters. Rising nitrogen levels are fueling algal blooms and degrading marine habitats. But there’s hope: #StonyBrookU researchers are working on innovative, science-backed solutions to restore coastal ecosystems and protect our drinking water. Learn how #SBUClimateSolutions could shape the future of Suffolk County’s environment: gosbu.co/44kNDGs