2024年1月9日 · Algae and cyanobacteria (also called blue-green algae) are plant-like organisms that live in water. They can quickly grow out of control, or "bloom." Some of these blooms …

Blue-green algal blooms are often described as looking like pea soup or spilled green paint. However, blooms aren’t always large and dense and can sometimes cover small portions of …

2024年3月4日 · Blooms with the potential to harm human health, pets, livestock, or aquatic ecosystems are referred to as harmful algal blooms, or HABs, and they can also have wide …

2024年2月15日 · In fresh water, such as lakes and rivers, harmful algal blooms are most commonly caused by cyanobacteria. Blue-green algae is another name for cyanobacteria. …

2024年3月8日 · Harmful algal blooms of cyanobacteria (also called blue-green algae) grow in fresh water. When they grow on the surface of the water, these harmful algal blooms can look …

2016年6月16日 · Freshwater and marine harmful algal blooms (HABs) can occur anytime water use is impaired due to excessive accumulations of algae. In freshwater, the majority of HABs …

The blooms can have the appearance of blue-green paint or scum. These blooms can be toxic, and frequently lead to the closure of recreational waters when spotted. ... Edible blue-green …

People and animals should avoid blooms because blue-green algae can cause health effects. It might be a blue-green algae bloom in surface water if you see: Strongly colored water (blue …

Blue-green algal blooms are a major hazard to water supplies as well as potentially dangerous to human, animal and fish health. Blue-green algae are actually types of bacteria known as …

2024年12月16日 · Harmful algal blooms are mainly the result of a type of algae called cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae. Elevated nutrient levels and algal blooms can …