Southeast Florida's St. Lucie Estuary (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

Southeast Florida's St. Lucie Estuary

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Massive amounts of toxic green slime covered parts of the 7-mile-long inlet linked to a coastal river system. These particular freshwater Microcystis blooms (and toxins) are increasing in estuaries and coastal waters around the world and are expected to expand in scale and intensity with global climate change.

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Bob Hogensen, Martin County, Florida

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