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Tag: HAB

Does nutrient form control harmful algal bloom toxin release?

Ted Harris stands in a very large circular vat to demonstrate its size.
Experimental size matters! Large-scale experiments include real-world processes and give realism to experimental results.

The causes of cyanobacterial blooms and cyanotoxin production are yet to be fully elucidated. Continue reading “Does nutrient form control harmful algal bloom toxin release?”

Stochastic Forecasting of Harmful Algae Blooms in Cheney Reservoir

Periodic Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms (CyanoHAB) in Kansas reservoirs such as Cheney Lake have the potential to produce toxins and taste-and-odor compounds that may cause substantial economic, public health, and environmental concerns. Continue reading “Stochastic Forecasting of Harmful Algae Blooms in Cheney Reservoir”