HAB season is upon us. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are natural phenomena that seriously impact ecosystems, human health, and local economies. While …
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Harmful algal blooms (HABs) present a growing challenge for water resource managers, ecosystems, and communities. Identifying algae, particularly …
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The occurrence and severity of harmful algal blooms are on the rise due to climate change. This trend necessitates the development of a reliable and …
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Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can have major economic impacts in waterbodies where people frequently recreate, and being able to predict HABs is …
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Cyanobacteria have the potential to produce harmful toxins, which can have adverse health effects on humans and animals. Monitoring tools are needed …
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Microcystis is a genus of Cyanobacteria containing species capable of producing toxins called microcystins, which are harmful compounds that pose …
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Savannah Mapes (pictured here) was a graduate student in the Reece Lab at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) when she was awarded the …
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Harmful algal blooms can have a detrimental effect on the environment and on human and animal health. As a result of climate change, water utilities …
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We recently hosted FlowCam customer Katharine McNaught of the PVWC to present a webinar on how she is using FlowCam to help monitor community …
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A successful HAB monitoring program should answer key questions that allow lake/reservoir managers to determine the next best course of action: What …
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Every summer since 2015 scientists from around the country have come to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in East Boothbay, Maine to be trained …
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The FlowCam Student Equipment Grant has helped many graduate students complete their research. Beyond being awarded the use of a FlowCam instrument, …
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