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Warming rivers endanger aquatic life, research unveils
Rivers across the globe are experiencing unprecedented rates of warming and loss of oxygen, endangering aquatic life. Recent findings from a Penn State-led study reveal that among almost 800 rivers examined, a staggering 87% have been ...
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New study shows mining degrades waterways in 49 countries
A new study, led by Dartmouth researchers and published in Nature, reveals a distressing trend. Mining for gold and minerals close to rivers in the tropics is causing severe environmental damage in 49 countries. The research marks the first ...
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How scientists are using smells to find algal toxins in lakes
Freshwater lakes, when plagued by cyanobacterial blooms, pose significant health risks due to the toxins they release. The good news, scientists at Oregon State University have come up with a clever trick to “sniff out” these ...
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Research reveals how algae write Earth’s climate story
When we think about global warming, we usually blame cars and factories for pumping out those heat-trapping gases. But what if we told you that little algae, the ones you find hanging out in lakes, also have a historical role in this climate tale?
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Understanding the shifts in Lake Erie’s algae toxins
Lake Erie is hiding something beneath its green, murky surface, and it’s more complex than it seems. Recent findings from The Ohio State University throw light on this phenomenon. They reveal that during the early summer, we might be ...
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Cyanobacteria’s game of blooms: fast track or endurance run?
Just like humans have the freedom to make life choices, cyanobacteria also possess their own unique survival strategies. Groundbreaking research conducted by Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute unveils the ...
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Maynilad streamlines algae management in Laguna de Bay with LG Sonic
LG Sonic, a global leader in advanced ultrasonic algae control technology, has joined forces with Maynilad Water Services Inc. to monitor and tackle the algae problems in Laguna de Bay, Philippines. The deployment of LG ...
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Managing phosphorus levels to prevent algae blooms
When phosphorus levels in a water body reach abnormally high amounts, it can severely disrupt natural cycles and trigger a chain reaction of ecological imbalances. Rapidly multiplying organisms such as algae can benefit the most from ...
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How algae blooms affect our blue foods
Delicious shrimp cocktails, flavorful fish tacos, and nutritious seaweed salads – these ‘blue foods‘ are an essential part of our meals. Fished from our oceans and farmed in aquaculture settings, these aquatic delicacies form a ...
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Algae season guidelines for water professionals
Algae season poses significant challenges for water professionals to ensure the safety and quality of the water supply. Algae blooms can release toxins that are harmful to human health and the environment. It is therefore imperative that ...
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LG Sonic and Smallwood Civic Association Partner for Cleaner Mountain Lake
LG Sonic, a global front-runner in sustainable algae control, is proud to announce its latest project in the United States. Together with the Smallwood Civic Association (SWCA), LG Sonic has installed its innovative algae treatment buoys ...
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Monitoring, testing and managing water quality: 3 vital technologies
Water is one of the most important natural resources on earth, an essential element for all life, so maintaining its quality is crucial for the health of both humans and the environment. Many factors continuously threaten the quality of water, from ...
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Satellite reveals global lakes face a thirsty future
The world’s large lakes, life-sustaining vaults of fresh water, are disappearing at an alarming rate, as disclosed in a groundbreaking study led by Yao et al. This scientific deep-dive unveils an uncomfortable truth: in the last ...
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Algae Toxins Mapping in US Rivers: Exploring Metagenomic Insights
Embarking on a journey like never before, a team of scientists turned their eyes to the seemingly tranquil waters of America’s rivers. Started in the summer of 2019, armed with advanced metagenomic sequencing tools, they ...
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ANDA Installs MPC-Buoy systems in El Salvador to safeguard water supply
With the approval of a $100 million loan from The World Bank, the Administración Nacional de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (ANDA) has made substantial progress toward improving the consistency and quality of El Salvador’s water supply. ...
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Combating Cyanobacteria: Julie Carrera on LG Sonic’s Game-Changing Technology
Water treatment expert Julie Andrea Arteaga Carrera shares her insights on tackling harmful algae blooms with LG Sonic’s groundbreaking ultrasonic technology, ensuring cleaner and safer water. To see video, please click here In a recent ...
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LG Sonic’s Ultrasound Technology to Eliminate Algae in Sabon Reservoir, A Coruna
LG Sonic’s innovative ultrasound system has been implemented in Sabón Reservoir, A Coruña, Spain, as a solution to control algae growth, thus ensuring the water quality and reducing the use of chemicals. LG Sonic, a leading ...
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How invasive species trigger algal blooms and linger toxins
We said countless times that algae blooms are a growing concern for many freshwater ecosystems around the world, and explored why and how they affect humans and nature. We even looked at how humans play key roles in this issue directly, by ...
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How temperature unveils the complexities of US rivers
Have you ever considered the factors that influence dissolved oxygen levels in rivers across the United States? Penn State found that temperature is the most important factor influencing oxygen levels in US rivers by using a deep ...
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Harmful Algal Blooms: Red Tide vs. Blue-Green Algae
Once again, Florida residents are gearing up for the annual return of red tide, a harmful algal bloom that can wreak havoc on marine life and human health. Red tide occurs when specific types of algae proliferate in the water, creating a ...
