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Bay 101: Algae Blooms



April 03, 2012

What are algae blooms and how do they form? Charlie Poukish of the Maryland Department of the Environment shows us how scientists test for algae in the Chesapeake Bay and explains how algae blooms can spell trouble for underwater life.

Keywords: nutrients, Maryland, algae, spring, Annapolis, Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)

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