Study Finds Source of Toxic Algal Blooms (VIDEO)

Florida Atlantic University

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The combination of the freshwater conditions in the estuary, combined with wastewater nitrogen (ammonium) enrichment, resulted in a "perfect storm" bioreactor that supported growth and toxin production in Microcystis.

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MCTV, Martin County, Florida

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