[USA] A new device has been deployed in Lake Erie to detect toxins that could threaten city water supplies. Continue reading Robotic underwater lab helps track Lake Erie water toxins
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Health director provides clarification on algae/ALS connection
[USA] Following a release from the Lake Zoar Authority (LZA) appearing in The Newtown Bee’s May 26 issue that generated some Continue reading Health director provides clarification on algae/ALS connection
Ohio State University study links toxic algae blooms, fatal liver disease
[USA] People living in areas with significant blue-green algae blooms, including the Treasure Coast, are more likely to die from Continue reading Ohio State University study links toxic algae blooms, fatal liver disease
When birds of a feather poop together: Excessive birds feces and algal blooms
[South Korea] Studying the effects of great cormorant droppings on water reservoirs is a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it. Continue reading When birds of a feather poop together: Excessive birds feces and algal blooms
Pilot project will reduce phosphorus in Lake Erie
[Canada] Marginal land in southern Ontario might solve the problem of poor water quality in Lake Erie. Continue reading Pilot project will reduce phosphorus in Lake Erie
8 sea lions die from algae-produced toxin, Marine Mammal Center says
[USA] A toxin produced by algal blooms in the Pacific Ocean is the suspected culprit in multiple sea lion deaths, an official with Laguna Continue reading 8 sea lions die from algae-produced toxin, Marine Mammal Center says
20 years researching harmful algal blooms supports sustainable water supply in Wichita
[USA] Two decades of harmful algal bloom, nutrient and sediment research by the U.S. Geological Survey is helping to support Continue reading 20 years researching harmful algal blooms supports sustainable water supply in Wichita
Call for $1.2M study into toxic algae in Wallkill River
[USA] With the state budget deadline looming, environmental advocacy groups and municipalities are voicing their support for a Continue reading Call for $1.2M study into toxic algae in Wallkill River
Trump freeze on EPA grants? Algae study, other research could feel impacts
[USA] Federal environmental grant applications across Utah are in limbo — at least for now — given multiple reports that the Trump Continue reading Trump freeze on EPA grants? Algae study, other research could feel impacts
Study verifies toxin-producing algae in oyster pond
[USA] An undergraduate research project has verified concerns that a cyanobacterial algae bloom in Oyster Pond this summer emitted Continue reading Study verifies toxin-producing algae in oyster pond