Harmful Algal Blooms (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

Harmful Algal Blooms

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Harmful algal blooms 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 people, fish, shellfish, marine mammals and birds.

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FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

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Credit: FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

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