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Namibia's Etosha Pan Blooms Into Five Rainbow Lagoons in NASA Image
science24 days ago

Namibia's Etosha Pan Blooms Into Five Rainbow Lagoons in NASA Image

NASA's Earth Observatory released a 2011 ISS photograph showing five transient, rainbow-colored lakes forming along the edge of Namibia's Etosha Pan after heavy rains caused flooding of the Ekuma and Oshigambo rivers. The colors arise from algae blooms in shallow, mineral-rich water, creating a vivid, temporary display on the salt flat that is ecologically important for local wildlife and migratory birds and will vanish as the water dries.

via Indian Defence Review|
#algae-bloom#etosha-pan#namibia
Health officials warn of toxic algae blooms in multiple US waterways.
health2 years ago

Health officials warn of toxic algae blooms in multiple US waterways.

Officials are warning people to avoid bright blue or teal water at Smith Mountain Lake due to an ongoing algae bloom caused by certain weather patterns. The bloom is causing water discoloration and a layer of film on the surface, and dead fish or other aquatic organisms may be present. The Virginia Department of Health is tracking and warning about the bloom on their website.

via WSLS 10|
#algae-bloom#aquatic-organisms#health
Florida's Beaches Face Dual Threat of Red Tide and Giant Seaweed Bloom
environment3 years ago

Florida's Beaches Face Dual Threat of Red Tide and Giant Seaweed Bloom

Florida's Gulf Coast is facing a toxic algae bloom known as red tide, which is killing fish and causing a stench. The bloom can cause health problems for people, including coughing, irritated throat, and difficulty breathing. A massive seaweed blob twice as wide as the United States is also drifting across the Atlantic and could wash ashore in the coming weeks, creating an even bigger mess. The seaweed, known as sargassum, releases harmful gases as it degrades. Pollution may be aggravating the red tide problem, which occurs naturally but can be influenced by nutrient discharges.

via CBS News|
#algae-bloom#environment#florida