West Coast Algae Bloom (IMAGE)

Oregon State University

West Coast Algae Bloom

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This satellite image of the US West Coast taken in 2016 shows dark green colors near the continental margin, indicating blooms of phytoplankton, some of which produced toxins. The problem led to regional closures of shellfish harvest.

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(Image courtesy of NASA's Earth Observatory)

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