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Researchers warn of harmful algae blooms in Lake Superior

Jul 13, 2023 09:24AM ● By Content Editor
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By Jeffrey F McClure - Northern News Now - July 13, 2023

As the summer continues to heat up, Lake Superior researchers are urging you to look out for algae blooms.

Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) often grow in inland lakes due to their nutrients and warm waters.

According to the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR), HABs were first reported in Lake Superior in 2012 and have been reported most years since.


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