Harmful Algal Blooms – envirobites

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

What is to blame for harmful algal blooms?

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 Sarah Shainker 0 Comments dams, HABs, Harmful Algal Blooms, hydropower, reservoir, rivers

The world’s largest dam provides a massive amount of energy, but has unintended consequences as well.

Ecosystems Environmental Science Human Exposure and Public Health

Red, White, and Blue-Green Algae: Harmful Algal Blooms Block Summer Plans, and Could Become More Common Without Action

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 Abigail Bezrutczyk 0 Comments Harmful Algal Blooms, hydrology, nutrient cycles, water quality

Recent harmful algal blooms in the Northeast US have thwarted holiday plans for many lake-goers, and climate change might make such blooms more common. If we could have tighter control on the nutrients flowing into the lake, we may have a chance at preventing blooms in the future.

Environmental Science Remediation

Possible link between oil spill clean ups and harmful algal blooms

June 1, 2018May 31, 2018 Elizabeth Brannon 0 Comments Dispersant, Harmful Algal Blooms, Oil, Plankton

Oil spills are damaging the marine environment. One method for cleanup is applying dispersants to break up oil slicks on the water surface, making oil easier to decompose. Unfortunately, researchers started to observe harmful algal blooms after the application of these dispersants. The scientists in this study wanted to understand what was causing these blooms.