Toxic algae blooms cause illness, death in dogs
Dogs are known to play, swim and lap up water in lakes and ponds, but these simple joys can lead to illness and even fatal poisoning when harmful algae blooms muck up the water.
Ecology
Nov 5, 2014
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Algal bloom species with two deadly toxins could disrupt marine food web
(Phys.org) -- When tiny aquatic organisms reproduce in large amounts, algal blooms occur that take over portions of open water up to hundreds of miles in area.
Ecology
Aug 15, 2012
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Early warning system for fish farmers
A novel autonomous biosensor may help scientists to detect environmental hazards in the sea at an early stage. But applying such approach to the marine environment is a huge challenge.
Environment
Oct 8, 2014
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Catchy names for exotic algae
Unicellular algae, to which the so-called dinophytes belong, are important primary producers in marine and freshwater habitats and, as such, they provide a vital source of food for other organisms. They also serve as indicator ...
Plants & Animals
May 16, 2017
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Research clarifies hazards posed by harmful algal blooms
Research by Oregon State University has shed new light on the hazards associated with harmful algal blooms such as one four years ago that fouled drinking water in Oregon's capital city of Salem.
Ecology
Jun 14, 2022
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Study shows virus infection may be linked to Toledo water crisis
In August 2014, toxins from algal blooms in Lake Erie shut down the city of Toledo, Ohio's water supply, leaving half a million residents without potable water for more than two days. A new study co-authored by researchers ...
Environment
May 31, 2017
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Research provides guidance to clean plumbing systems in buildings after water contamination
A new study provides guidance to health officials and drinking water providers on how to decontaminate plumbing systems.
Environment
Aug 11, 2015
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Algal blooms in Lake Erie's central basin could produce neurotoxins
Harmful algal blooms pose a unique toxic threat in Lake Erie's central basin, new research has found.
Environment
May 16, 2019
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Researchers create more complete picture of freshwater toxic algal blooms
Using two different measurement methods, researchers from North Carolina State University conducted a two-year study of North Carolina's Jordan Lake in which they monitored toxic algal blooms. The researchers found that multiple ...
Environment
Feb 28, 2018
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Scientists concerned for Dunedin's Yellow-eyed Penguin population
University of Otago researchers from the Department of Zoology have expressed serious concerns for the future of the Dunedin Yellow-eyed Penguin population.
Ecology
Mar 11, 2013
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