An algal bloom where the algae produce powerful toxins that can kill fish, birds, and mammals, and ultimately cause illness in humans. The harmful bloom can also cause oxygen depletion in the water due to the death and decomposition of non-toxic algae species.

Annotation

ALGAL BLOOM is also available

DUI

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CUI

M0534609

Previous indexing

Eutrophication (2003-2009)

History note

2010; for RED TIDE use DINOFLAGELLIDA 1979-2009, use INVERTEBRATES 1974-1978

Public note

2010; for RED TIDE see DINOFLAGELLIDA 1986-2009, see RED TIDE 1979-1985, see MASTIGOPHORA 1974-1978