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Large Lakes Observatory monitoring for algae blooms on Lake Superior

Lake Superior surface water temperatures are rising in recent decades. Photo by Joe Friedrichs
Lake Superior surface water temperatures are rising in recent decades. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Scientists are watching out for algae blooms on Lake Superior…it’s warm enough this summer for them to happen.

Bob Sterner, director of the Large Lakes Observatory at UMD, spoke with Ann about what algae blooms they are watching for and why.

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