Blue-green algae can produce toxins under certain conditions, but not all blue-green algae species produce toxins and not all blooms of toxic blue-green algae will produce harmful levels of toxins. Toxin production is influenced by a range of environmental factors,...
Blue-green algae can be found in many bodies of water around the world, including in the UK. These algae blooms can occur in both fresh and saltwater bodies and are often more common in the summer months when the weather is warm and the water is stagnant. Blue-green...
Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, can produce toxins that are harmful to humans and animals. These toxins can cause a range of symptoms, including skin irritation, allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and difficulty breathing. In severe cases,...
In recent years, open water swimming has increased in popularity significantly within the UK. With this occurring, swimming enthusiasts have been leaving the nice warm (and chlorinated) pools and relocating their sessions to recreational open water locations....
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