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Emerald Swirls of Algae in Lake Winnipeg
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Emerald Swirls of Algae in Lake Winnipeg

An influx of nutrients in recent decades has contributed to the proliferation of algae in the large Canadian lake.

Published Oct 5, 2023

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Cloudy Waters in Missisquoi Bay
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Cloudy Waters in Missisquoi Bay

Phosphorus runoff from farmland surrounding Lake Champlain contributes to summer cyanobacteria blooms in the northeastern part of the lake.

Published Sep 8, 2023

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A Bloom in a Changing Barents Sea
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A Bloom in a Changing Barents Sea

A break in the clouds offered a glimpse of phytoplankton north of Norway, Finland, and Russia.

Published Aug 4, 2023

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Vancouver Island’s Colorful Coastline
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Vancouver Island’s Colorful Coastline

Swirls of phytoplankton and sediment brightened the island’s coastal waters in July 2023.

Published Aug 1, 2023

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Algae Bloom in Lake Okeechobee
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Algae Bloom in Lake Okeechobee

Cyanobacteria covered over half of the surface of Florida’s largest freshwater lake in mid-June 2023.

Published Jul 14, 2023

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