Brown Tide on Great South Bay (IMAGE) Columbia Climate School Caption Brown tide has decimated eastern Long Island's shellfishing industry. Credit Chris Gobler, Stony Brook University. Usage Restrictions please make sure Chris Gobler is credited. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.