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At the start of what has become the summer of blue-green algae, AFBI warned that blooms in the lough were at levels not seen since the 1970s.
Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-67000265?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Castlerock beach will continue to be monitored for any visual presence of blue-green algae by DAERA and Council staff will assist.
Sadly, blue-green algae poisoning often eventually causes fatal liver failure, so it is important owners are vigilant.
Suspected blue-green algae at Loch Leven in September which may have been caused by sewage discharges in the loch.
The most recent sampling by the Lee County Environmental Lab found elements related to blue-green algae at the Alva Boat Ramp as visible specks on the surface and in the water column, but no surface patches of algae.
Source: https://news.wgcu.org/section/environment/2023-05-23/water-quality-report-sargassum-what-sargassum
The outbreaks occur when tiny cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae, suddenly multiply rapidly, stretching out on top of the water for potentially kilometres.
Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64317261?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The scientists found that certain combinations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by algae can serve as indicator for microcystin, a produced at varying levels during blooms of cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae.
Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-08-technique-sniffing-toxic-algae-blooms.html
This can cause toxic blue-green algae, which is dangerous for us humans and deadly to dogs.
When one thinks of summer on Lake Superior, an image of blue-green algae isn't quite what comes to mind.
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/bluegreenalgae-lakesuperior-thunderbay-1.6927004?cmp=rss