Florida, Algal Bloom and Harmful

Florida Red Tide Map Shows Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast
The proliferations have become increasingly common in recent years and can have health and economic impacts in affected areas.
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS OFF THE FLORIDA KEYS HARM FISHERMEN
For South Florida’s commercial fishermen, the effects of red tides on their operations have become a grim annual reality. The tides, named for when overproduction of the harmful algae Karenia brevis leaves significant swaths of red or brown water,
Tracking algae species interactions to help predict harmful algae blooms
Harmful algal blooms, sometimes called HABs, occur when algae grow out of control. Algae are photosynthetic organisms that mostly live in water and rely on the sunlight for energy. Because of climate change,
High temperatures can bring harmful algal blooms
When the summer sun shines and temperatures climb, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce harmful algal blooms. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reminded people this week that some blue-green algae can harm pets,
Algal Species Interactions May Help Predict Harmful Blooms
A 28-year study of phytoplankton interactions in Chilean coastal waters found that salinity, more than temperature, influences the growth of harmful algal blooms. Researchers discovered complex species interactions that impact Pseudo-nitzschia.
Ron DeSantis urged to declare emergency over Florida's toxic red tide algae
Environmentalists in Florida are calling on Governor Ron DeSantis to declare an emergency over the toxic red tide algae invading the southwest coast.
Florida Red Tide Kills Dolphins And Fish
This algae robs the water of oxygen, which creates danger to dolphins and fish that wash up on beaches. Many of these beaches have had to close. The EPA recently descr
Chlorine plus UV light can detoxify water affected by harmful algae blooms
Treatment plants use a combination of tools to keep toxins and contaminants out of drinking water. Researchers with the ...
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Alert issued for toxic algae blooms in Orange County lakes, health officials say
A health alert has been issued for harmful blue-green algae toxins in several lakes around Orange County, according to a news ...
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Chlorine plus UV light degrades toxins caused by harmful algae blooms
Researchers say chlorine in combination with ultraviolet light works to degrade deadly toxins created by harmful algae blooms in drinking water.
DOH in Lee gives the all's-clear sign after several weeks of red tide beach advisories
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County Tuesday rescinded several beach advisories that have been posted in the past ...
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Mote Marine study on red tide reveals potential link leading to ocean acidification
A new study by Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota has revealed a potential link between red tide algal blooms and long-term ...
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How satellites help safeguard abalone farmers from algal blooms
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has developed satellite ocean colour maps to warn of red tides ...