Tag #Algae Bloom

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Australia's Toxic Algal Bloom: A Natural Disaster?

A toxic algal bloom in South Australia, twice the size of the Australian Capital Territory, has killed over 400 marine species, caused A$28 million in economic damage, and sparked a political debate over its classification as a natural disaster.

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Toxic Algae Bloom in Southern California Threatens Marine Mammals

An unusually high number of disoriented marine mammals, sickened by a toxic algae bloom off the shores of Southern California, including Malibu and Dockweiler Beach, are stranding, prompting concerns that 2025 could be the deadliest year yet, as the Marine Mammal Care Center is already nearly half f...

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£360,000 Awarded for Space-Based Blue-Green Algae Monitoring in Northern Ireland

Three companies secured £360,000 in funding to develop satellite-based technologies for detecting and monitoring blue-green algae in Northern Ireland's waterways, addressing recurring blooms like those seen in Lough Neagh in Summer 2024.

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Malibu Fire Runoff Causes Surge in Sick Wildlife

The Palisades Fire's aftermath in Malibu includes contaminated runoff containing heavy metals, causing a dramatic increase in sick and dying marine wildlife due to toxic algae blooms; one rescue center reports a fourfold increase in affected animals.

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Florida Red Tide Crisis Worsens, Prompting Calls for Emergency Declaration

A harmful algae bloom, or red tide, is currently affecting Florida's southwest coast from Tampa Bay to Key West, causing respiratory problems, skin irritation, and wildlife deaths; scientists blame nutrient runoff from various sources for the bloom's intensity.

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