What causes an algal bloom?

By KCI Now | 09/28/2015
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  What causes an algal bloom? Most of us have heard the word “algaeâ€, but don’t really know where it comes from or how they affect our water bodies. An algal bloom can consist of a broad range of organisms that “bloom†at different concentrations and in various colors, from green to red to brown. Algal…

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What is the yellow floating barrier in the water?!?!

By KCI Now | 09/08/2015
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Florida is surrounded by water with an abundance of lakes, ponds, springs, and oceans. These bodies of water are vital to our environment and it is important to protect them. Construction projects that are near bodies of water must especially take precautions to protect the waters. One of the most common ways to protect water…

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