Posts for tag "HAB"
Measuring Harmful Algal Bloom Toxins Using Real-Time Data Buoys in the Great Lakes
While harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a significant issue in the Great Lakes that have been monitored using real-time data buoys, there is still no automated method for measuring the toxins produced by these blooms. Todd Miller,...
- Posted September 1, 2025
A Lesson in Persistence: Taking On Cyanobacteria in Florida
An interdisciplinary team of researchers is taking on cyanobacteria in Florida with genetic analysis and other tools for water quality research.
- Posted January 3, 2020
The East Bank Die-Off: A Coral Reef Whodunnit
A team of researchers turns to interdisciplinary collaboration to solve a mystery and explain a coral reef die-off.
- Posted February 20, 2019
Pennsylvania’s Lacawac Sanctuary Offers Rare Pristine Glacial Lake to Researchers
Lacawac Sanctuary boasts an unspoiled glacial lake, wetlands, ponds, second-growth forests and a focus on limnology.
- Posted January 31, 2019
AguaDrone Waterproof Drone Soars over Obstacles in Fishing and Fish Monitoring
AguaDrone is a revolutionary waterproof drone that has been used to conduct marine research and enhance fishing.
- Posted January 25, 2019
Harmful Algal Bloom Research and Underwater Imaging Are Some of the Many Highlights at Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
With research ranging from harmful algal bloom mitigation to development of a holographic microscope, Harbor Branch work benefits scientists and the general public.
- Posted December 27, 2018
Water-Filter Pitchers Not Equally Effective at Removing Microcystins
Recent research proves that when it comes to removing microcystins from drinking water, all water-filter pitchers aren’t equally effective.
- Posted September 19, 2018
Florida’s War Against Toxic Algal Blooms
A conversation with harmful algal bloom expert Dr. Brian Lapointe reveals the dimensions of Florida’s algae problem, and some possible solutions.
- Posted August 7, 2018
Black Swamp Savior: How Bringing Back Conquered Wetlands Could Help Solve Harmful Algal Blooms
Early Lake Erie region settlers viewed the Black Swamp as an obstacle to be overcome. One researcher says bringing part of its wetlands back may help the region, not hurt it.
- Posted July 31, 2018
Wild Whooping Cranes and Wide Open Spaces: Mission-Aransas NERR Shows Unique Side of Texas
Mission-Aransas NERR offers some bird watching unparalleled in the U.S. In addition to SWMP monitoring, Mission-Aransas also stays on top of HAB threats.
- Posted May 2, 2018
