Page values for "Glossary:Harmful algae bloom"
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1 row is stored for this page| Term | harmful algae bloom |
| Abb | HAB |
| Definition | Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are the rapid growth of algae that can cause harm to animals, people, or the local ecology. A HAB can look like foam, scum, or mats on the surface of water and can be different colors. HABs can produce toxins that have caused a variety of illnesses in people and animals. HABs can occur in warm fresh, marine, or brackish waters with abundant nutrients and are becoming more frequent with climate change. |
| SourceURL | https://www.cdc.gov/habs/index.html |
| Type | noun |
| Sentence | Harmful algae blooms are caused by organisms called phytoplankton, some of which can produce toxins |
| Poster | Admin |
| Postdate | 20200126213123 |
| TermID | h |
