Blue-Green Algal Bloom on Murray River NSW Australia (IMAGE)

University of Technology Sydney

Blue-Green Algal Bloom on Murray River NSW Australia

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Blue-green algal blooms are a regular feature of Australian inland waterways and are increasing due to nutrient run-off, reduced river flows and climate change. The BMAA neurotoxin has been isolated from cyanobacterial species associated with these blooms.

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Jake Violi, University of Technology Sydney

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