Phrases with «algal blooms»

"Algal blooms" refers to rapid and excessive growth of algae in bodies of water, like lakes or oceans. These blooms can be harmful because the algae multiply quickly and form huge masses, causing water discoloration and sometimes even producing toxins that can harm aquatic life and make the water unsafe for humans. Full definition

Sentences with «algal blooms»

  • «Last summer's Toledo water crisis was a wake - up call to the serious nature of harmful algal blooms in America's waters,» said Jeff Reutter, Ph.D., senior advisor to, and former director of, The Ohio State University's Sea Grant program and Stone Laboratory. (sciencedaily.com)
  • A newly published study published online in the April 24 edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences entitled, «Ocean warming since 1982 has expanded the niche of toxic algal blooms in the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans,» demonstrates that one ocean consequence of climate change that has already occurred is the spread and intensification of toxic algae. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The state held the summit as an effort to address the growing problem of algal blooms on New York Waterways. (wrfalp.com)
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