Harmful Algal Blooms
Bloom-forming toxic cyanobacteria occur worldwide in nutrient-enriched freshwater. Concentrations of microcystin (the toxic form of cyanobacteria) has exceeded World Health Organization recommendations in some Great Lakes. Microcystis can create toxins that contaminate recreational and drinking water.
The goals of the HAB focus are:
- Increase understanding of the cause and consequences of cyanobacteria (e.g. effect of zebra mussles, toxin production, etc.)
- Develop models for cyanobacteria/toxins usings hydrodynamics
- Develop remote sensing
- Integrate into ecological forecasting models
- Determine ecosystem factors which control production of toxins by cyanobacteria
- Predict water quality and beach closures based on ecosystem variables and microcystis abundance
Other Information
Harmful Algal Bloom Event Response Homepage
Cylindrospermopsis raciborski Factsheet
Brochures
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Harmful Algal Blooms in the Great Lakes. What they are and how they effect your health | Harmful Algal Blooms and Muck: What's the Difference? |
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