Toxic Algal Bloom (IMAGE)

Oregon State University

Toxic Algal Bloom

Caption

Like pea soup, a thick mat of toxic microcystins cyanobacteria on Lake Taihu in China gets stirred up in the wake of a boat.

Credit

(Photo by Hans Paerl, courtesy University of North Carolina)

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.