toxic algae
Harmful aquatic growth
Toxic algae are algae that produce harmful substances, typically cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) that release toxins dangerous to humans, animals, and aquatic life.
Blooms often occur in warm, nutrient-rich waters: The lake was closed due to toxic algae.
Exposure can cause skin irritation, illness, or death in pets that drink contaminated water.
- red tideToxic algae discoloring seawater
- cyanobacteriaPhotosynthetic bacteria producing oxygen
- dead zonesAreas lacking life or signal
- shellfish poisoningIllness from toxic mollusks
- eutrophicationExcess nutrients depleting oxygen
hypoxia · neurotoxins · fish kill · bioaccumulation · public health · biotoxin · phytoplankton · algal bloom · drinking water · water treatment · skin irritation · respiratory distress · murky · contamination · no swimming · bloom · foul · stagnant
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