Algal Blooms (IMAGE)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Algal Blooms

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An algal bloom is a rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae in a water system. This type of bloom threatens ecosystems in bodies of water that many people rely upon for survival. A team of Perimeter College students seeks to address this problem through the development of an autonomous algal skimmer using technology similar to the iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaner.

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Mahetem Moges

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