Tag: harmful algal blooms
COMMENTARY: The bloom also rises: Investigating the air we breathe around Lake Erie
Microcystin, the toxic chemical produced by Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), has now been detected in the air as well as the water during HAB season. Researchers are collecting samples and […]
Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie − why that’s a worry for people and pets
By Gregory J. Dick, University of Michigan
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Federal scientists released their annual forecast for Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms on June 26, 2025, and they expect a mild to moderate season.
Research pinpoints type of blue-green algae that may produce toxins in Lake Superior estuary
Researchers have identified a species of blue-green algae in the Duluth-Superior harbor that’s capable of producing harmful algal blooms, which may lead to better monitoring. Read the full story by […]
Experimental forecast hopes to warn when toxins from algal blooms in Lake Erie approach
An experimental forecasting method developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could help warn of approaching toxins from algal blooms in Lake Erie.
UM researchers identify organism behind toxins produced in harmful algal blooms
Researchers at the University of Michigan are learning more about Dolichospermum, the bacteria responsible for the toxins found during major algal bloom events. Read the full story WJBK-TV – Detroit, […]