Lake Erie Algae (IMAGE) Ohio State University Caption An algal bloom is visible in the waters around Ohio State University's Stone Laboratory on Gibraltar Island in Lake Erie. Credit Erin Quinlan, Ohio State University, courtesy of Ohio Sea Grant. Usage Restrictions New media use only 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.