Even pristine lakes show evidence of human fingerprints
In many areas of the country, you can park your car at seldom-used trailheads and hike out to remote alpine lakes that few people will ever see or hear about.[…]
Tagged: Algae
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Underwater microscope prevents shellfish poisoning
An underwater microscope known as the Imaging FlowCytobot has given scientists the ability to monitor the flow of microscopic plant and animal life in the ocean. The Imaging FlowCytobot works by photographing plankton throughout the day and relaying specific information back to researchers on shore through a fiber optic cable.
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Dead zone in the Gulf is expanding
The dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico appears to be growing larger, but has not broken any records as scientists originally predicted in June. The 11th-largest dead zone on record, it’s approximately 3,300 square miles, the area of Rhode Island and Delaware combined.
Buckeye Lake beaches under algal bloom watch
The three beaches along Ohio’s Buckeye Lake are under algal bloom advisories. Starting about a month ago, only Brooks Beach was under advisory, with signs posted warning beachgoers not to[…]
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