The term algal bloom is defined inconsistently depending on the scientific field and can range from a "minibloom" of harmless algae to a large, harmful bloom event. Since algae is … See more

Turbulent storms churn the ocean in summer, adding nutrients to sunlit waters near the surface. This sparks a feeding frenzy each spring that gives rise to massive blooms of … See more

There are three major categories for management of algal blooms consisting of mitigation, prevention, and control. Within mitigation, routine monitoring programs are implemented for … See more

• FAQ about Harmful Algal Blooms (NOAA) See more

Freshwater algal blooms are the result of an excess of nutrients, particularly some phosphates. Excess nutrients may originate from fertilizers that are applied to land for agricultural or recreational purposes and may also originate from household cleaning … See more

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) is an algal bloom that causes negative impacts to other organisms via production of natural toxins, mechanical damage to other organisms, or by other means. The diversity of these HABs make them even harder to manage, … See more

• Amnesic shellfish poisoning – Syndrome of shellfish poisoning
• Anatoxin-a – chemical compound
• Chironomus annularius – A species of nonbiting midges that act as a natural algae control. See more