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"Lake Superior is known for its pristine waters, but a combination of nutrient
additions from increasing human activity (including farming and development),
warming temperatures and stormy conditions have resulted in more frequent
blooms of potentially harmful algae.
Cyanobacteria thrive in freshwater systems with warmer water temperatures and
elevated nutrient inputs, typical of highly urbanized and agricultural
landscapes.
Cyanobacterial blooms have the potential to produce toxins, such as
microcystins and other cyanotoxins, that can adversely affect humans and the
environment.
These toxins can create an unpleasant taste and odor in water, interfere with
water treatment, cause gastrointestinal issues and liver damage in humans and
have even proven fatal to pets and livestock.
Unfortunately, as the planet warms, more and more parts of Canada are
experiencing harmful algal blooms. Our team has set out to try and understand
the extent of the problem in Lake Superior, and what can be done about it."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
