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  1. Algal bloom - Wikipedia

    Algal blooms are the result of a nutrient, like nitrogen or phosphorus from various sources (for example fertilizer runoff or other forms of nutrient pollution), entering the aquatic system and …

  2. Algal Blooms | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

    Sep 10, 2025 · A harmful algal bloom (HAB) occurs when toxin-producing algae grow excessively in a body of water. The excessive algal growth, or algal bloom, becomes visible to the naked …

  3. Harmful Algal Blooms and Your Health | Harmful Algal Bloom

    Jan 9, 2024 · Harmful algal blooms are the rapid growth of algae or cyanobacteria in water that can harm people, animals, or the environment. Going in or near water with a harmful algal …

  4. What is a harmful algal bloom? - National Oceanic and …

    Apr 27, 2016 · Harmful algal blooms, or HABs, occur when colonies of algae — simple plants that live in the sea and freshwater — grow out of control and produce toxic or harmful effects on …

  5. Algal Blooms: Causes, Types, Effects, Cases, Prevention

    Jul 4, 2025 · Algal blooms are rapid growths or gatherings of algae in aquatic systems like lakes, rivers, or oceans. Depending on the algae, such blooms can cause red, brown, or blue …

  6. What Are Algal Blooms and Are They Dangerous?

    Jul 19, 2025 · Learn about the environmental conditions that cause dense algal growth and the associated health considerations for people, pets, and surrounding ecosystems.

  7. Harmful Algal Blooms: Safety, Testing, and Management Options

    Jul 15, 2025 · This article discusses what harmful algal blooms (HABs) are and summarizes quick identification tips, water testing, and bloom control methods.

  8. Decoding Harmful Algal Blooms: Unraveling the Mystery

    Apr 3, 2025 · Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a significant environmental concern due to their potential effects on health, ecosystems, and economies. Algal toxins, which are toxic …

  9. How Are Algal Blooms Harmful to Humans and the Planet?

    Mar 6, 2025 · Algae blooms happen when cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green bacteria, have excess nitrogen and phosphorus, especially in dead zones. This growth takes up all the …

  10. What Are Algal Blooms and Why Do They Matter?

    Dec 13, 2017 · Algal blooms are dense layers of tiny green plants that occur on the surface of lakes and other bodies of water when there is an overabundance of nutrients (primarily …