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What to do if you see a bloom of algae in a river, lake or the sea.
South East fisheries officers are responding to hundreds of fish in distress as warmer temperatures raise risk of fish dying and algal blooms in watercourses.
A joint project between the Met Office, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the Environment Agency has developed a new tool to help warn bathers about algal blooms.
Examines whether the validity criteria specified by a widely used standard method for algal growth inhibition studies are relevant for Skeletonema species.
This report reviews the evidence regarding potential human health risks in bathing waters in the UK posed by phytoplankton, cyanobacteria and macroalgae.
A practical guide for identifying blue-green algal flora
Lake users advised to remain cautious
What you should do if you suspect Blue Green Algae is present and how to report it
The panel of independent experts set up to assess the cause of dead and dying crabs washed up on shores from October 2021 have published their findings
24 projects receive government funding of up to £200,000 to increase UK production of biomass that can be used as sources of green energy.
Innovative biomass projects across the UK can bid for a share of £26 million to increase UK production of sustainable biomass.
Results of investigation point to a naturally occurring harmful algal bloom being the cause.
The National Drought Group met on Monday 13 July 2020, chaired by EA executive director for environment and business, Harvey Bradshaw.
The National Drought Group met on 4 June 2019
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