Forecasts Aid HABs Response
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Large accumulations of algae, or harmful algal blooms (HABs), can release toxins and contribute to oxygen-depleted " dead zones " in waters, causing human health problems and disrupting food webs. 1 Costs associated with closed fisheries and beaches caused by marine HABs total at least $82 million annually 2 ; freshwater HABs can complicate water treatment and decrease recreational revenue, accounting for millions more in costs. 3 Now consortia of researchers across the country are developing forecasts to help local public health officials better monitor and respond to HABs. Anthropogenic nutrient enrichment and a warming climate are contributing to increased frequencies, intensities, and distributions of freshwater cyanobacteria HABs worldwide.
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