Cyanobacteria bloom, Charles River
While blue-green algae blooms are 'pretty to look at,' here's why they could also be deadly
Freshwater blue-green algae blooms are “not all bad, and they’re also pretty to look at," but a Waterloo region researcher is also reminding people that they could be “lethal to humans.”
Blue-green algae discovered in part of Charles River, public health advisory issued
A major bloom of blue-green algae has been discovered in part of the Charles River, prompting a public health advisory for people not to swim, fish, boat, or take part in other forms of recreation. The algae, formally known as cyanobacteria, was confirmed downstream of the Longfellow Bridge on Thursday by the state Department of Public Health.
For the first time in four years, the Charles River experiences a cyanobacteria bloom
BOSTON - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed a cyanobacteria bloom at Longfellow Bridge’s downstream of the Charles River. This the first major bloom in four years and is being considered a public health advisory.
A 'major' bloom of harmful cyanobacteria discovered in the Charles River
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health posted an advisory for the area of the river between the Longfellow Bridge and the Cambridge Dam due to a bloom of cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria is a blue-green algae that can release cyanotoxins,
Experts warn of toxic Blue-Green Algae blooms
Blue-green algae is toxin-producing cyanobacteria that can be found in shallow lakes, ponds and rivers. Exposure to toxins produced by these bacteria can be life-threatening, especially to dogs. Northwoods fishing guide and retired science teacher Jim Lund explains what’s causing the overgrowth.
Cyanobacteria bloom prompts public health advisory for Charles River
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Blue-green algal bloom reported in two Sudbury lakes
A visible bloom of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) has been observed in Ramsey Lake and Whitewater Lake, Public Health Sudbury & Districts said Friday.
Harmful bacteria bloom found in Charles River
The bacteria can be dangerous to humans and animals, health officials say. The post Harmful bacteria bloom found in Charles River appeared first on Boston.com.
Section of Charles River turns green from first toxic algae bloom in 4 years
BOSTON - People and their pets are advised to stay away from the water along a portion of the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge because of a toxic algae bloom. The area between the Charles River Dam and the Longfellow Bridge is currently experiencing a harmful cyanobacterial bloom,
Portion of Charles River looks green from cyanobacterial bloom
A toxic algae bloom is affecting part of the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge. Enter Shelf, an app that lets you create a personalized "storefront" of your media habits, then connect with others based on the movies,
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Toxic algae bloom triggers health advisory for Charles River
The Charles River Watershed Association said it marks the river’s first significant bloom in four years.Cyanobacteria, also ...
Fact check: Sununu claims cyanobacteria are ‘not toxic’
While bloom notices piled up ahead of Labor Day weekend, Gov. Chris Sununu claimed at an Executive Council meeting held in ...
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The Conversation: Fighting algae on Skaneateles Lake
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Falkirk Council issue blue-green algae warning for Polmont pond following dog deaths
Falkirk Council has found increased concentrations of naturally occurring cyanobacteria – more commonly known as blue-green ...