Elkhorn Slough Floating Algal Mat (IMAGE)

University of California - Santa Cruz

Elkhorn Slough Floating Algal Mat

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Excess nutrients stimulate the growth of algae in Elkhorn Slough, leading to the formation of green algal mats on the surface.

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Brent Hughes

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