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TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM may have contributed to the deaths of a northern California couple and their baby. What is TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM?

Posted - August 20, 2021
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  • 19938
    "Harmful algal blooms are the rapid growth of algae or cyanobacteria that can cause harm to people, animals, or the local ecology. Harmful algae or cyanobacteria can look like foam, scum, paint, or mats on the surface of water and can be different colors. These blooms can produce toxins that make people and animals sick. Blooms occur in fresh water, such as lakes and rivers, and salt water, such as oceans or bays."
      August 20, 2021 7:29 AM MDT
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  • 113301
    Yikes. So living near lakes and rivers could kill you? Thank you for your reply and the link L and Happy Friday to thee and thine.
      August 20, 2021 8:12 AM MDT
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  • 19938
    Happy Friday. :)
      August 20, 2021 8:57 AM MDT
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  • 113301
    :):):)
      August 21, 2021 11:18 AM MDT
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  • 520
    This article explains it very well and provides some pics.
    https://www.earthday.org/how-toxic-algae-blooms-work/
      August 20, 2021 7:33 AM MDT
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  • 113301
    Thank you for your reply and the link m'dear. I wonder if this is something else I should have known about but didn't? :)
      August 20, 2021 8:13 AM MDT
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  • 3719
    The algae are poisonous - but only if you ingest them. A common way is simply poor hygeine.
      August 22, 2021 4:54 PM MDT
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