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Scientists monitor overlooked algae toxin in Indian River Lagoon

Por: WPTV Nation July 13, 2023

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SEBASTIAN, Fla. — When talking about toxic algae, the focus often shifts to Lake Okeechobee and whether harmful discharges will pollute the waterways.But scientists at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute are also looking at other potential dangers in the water that are not so easily visible.On Wednesday, mats of blue-green algae had formed in the C-44 canal just east of Port Mayaca.The hope is that this algae-laden water, likely toxic,... + full article



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