harmful algal bloom

Rip currents account for more than 80 percent of rescues performed by surf beach lifeguards. They are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore that quickly pull swimmers out to sea. Rip currents…

The large container ship waylaid in the Chesapeake Bay for weeks was back on the move by early morning on Sunday, April 17. The MV Ever Forward went aground in the mud close to Annapolis, Maryland, on March 13 after…

During a beach closure, water conditions are deemed unsafe for swimmers and other users. A beach advisory leaves it up to users as to whether they wish to risk going into the water. Shown here:…

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VIDEO: What is eutrophication? Here's an overview in one minute. Transcript Eutrophication is a big word that describes a big problem in the nation's…

Coastal Intelligence Better harmful algal bloom forecasts provide government and industry with the 'coastal intelligence' needed to decide where, when, and how frequently to…

Screening for Tiny Algae in the Name of Human Health Low-cost fiberglass screens help scientists gather samples for monitoring toxin-producing algal cells. Until now, sampling…

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Clam diggers along the Washington state coast. So far this year, the presence of harmful algal bloom toxin in Washington state water's has resulted in fishery closures,…

Ask Us Anything! With harmful algal bloom (HAB) season beginning over the next few months in several areas of the U.S., this is your…

Rip currents account for more than 80 percent of rescues performed by surf beach lifeguards. They are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore that quickly pull swimmers out to sea. Rip currents…

Here are some of the products and services provided by NOAA's National Ocean Service. The beach remains one of the most popular summer vacation destinations in the U.S. Both coastal residents and…

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<!-- Did you know?--> In the Gulf of Mexico, some harmful algal blooms (HABs) are caused by the microscopic algae species Karenia brevis, commonly called red tide. These blooms can produce…

At Swan Island, situated in Chesapeake Bay, high rates of shoreline erosion and subsidence deteriorated the island’s natural habitat and its ability to shelter the nearby town of Ewell, Maryland, from wave…