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Canberra Notice Board Group | Absolutely devastating πŸ˜”πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’” | Facebook Absolutely devastating πŸ˜”πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’”

ANOTHER DOG HAS DIED FROM BLUE-GREEN ALGAE AT LAKE GINNINDERRA

We are devastated to share that daschund puppy Lily died on 11 October from blue-green algae poisoning at Lake Ginninderra This comes just two weeks after Scout's tragic death from this algae at this lak
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21.10.2025 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Better late than never’: Beachside eateries wade through bloom - CityMag | InDaily, Inside South Australia After the government’s dining cashback announcement this week, coastal hospitality businesses share how they're handling the sea change.

β€˜Better late than never’: Beachside eateries wade through bloom

Kuti Shack is located on the Goolwa Beach front and had a front row seat to the algal bloom when it started effecting the Fleurieu Peninsula in March.

β€œWhile that was happening, obviously it was

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21.10.2025 01:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Engineers Develop Solution to Prevent Sticky Cells in Bioreactors Used for Carbon Capture and Pharmaceutical Production - GeneOnline News Engineers have developed a solution to address the pers […]

Engineers Develop Solution to Prevent Sticky Cells in Bioreactors Used for Carbon Capture and Pharmaceutical Production

Engineers have developed a solution to address the persistent issue of sticky cells in bioreactors, a challenge that has implications across

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21.10.2025 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
NCDEQ advises public to avoid algal blooms in Chowan River The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) advises the public to avoid contact with green or blue water on the Chowan River and in associated tributaries ...

NCDEQ advises public to avoid algal blooms in Chowan River

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) advises the public to avoid contact with green or blue water on the Chowan River and in associated tributaries between

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21.10.2025 01:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Commissioner Kadis joins EU Algae awareness Summit in Berlin The European Commission, along with the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, convened the EU algae industry in Berlin for the 2nd EU Algae Awareness Summit, starting today. Attended by Cos...

Commissioner Kadis joins EU Algae awareness Summit in Berlin

The European Commission, along with the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, convened the EU algae industry in Berlin for the 2nd EU Algae Awareness Summit, starting today.

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21.10.2025 01:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Burdekin-Based Algae Project Wins Queensland Water Innovation Award A groundbreaking wastewater treatment project in the Burdekin has taken out the Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Regional) at the Queensland Water Awards. The award was presented to a collabor...

Australia - Burdekin-Based Algae Project Wins Queensland Water Innovation Award

A groundbreaking wastewater treatment project in the Burdekin has taken out the Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Regional) at the Queensland Water Awards.

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16.10.2025 01:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Community Scoop Β» Locals Upset At Southland Lagoon Decision

New Zealand - Locals Upset At Southland Lagoon Decision

High water levels and algae outbreaks have caused problems for the lagoon, which forms part of an internationally significant wetland southeast of Invercargill.

A new consent for the periodic opening...

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16.10.2025 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Muir β€˜fast losing patience’ with Infrastructure Department over water pollution The Agriculture Minister also warned that Belfast Lough β€˜has the potential to become the next Lough Neagh’.

Ireland - Muir β€˜fast losing patience’ with Infrastructure Department over water pollution

Northern Ireland’s Agriculture and Environment Minister has said he is β€œfast losing patience” with the Department for Infrastructure over water pollution.

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16.10.2025 01:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DOH-Orange Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Cherokee (NW. Corner) | Florida Department of Health in Orange The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Cherokee (NW. Corner).

DOH-Orange Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Cherokee

Orlando, Fla. β€” The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Cherokee (NW. Corner).

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16.10.2025 01:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Terrifying warning for humans as dolphins wash up on beaches Scientists have issued an ominous warning to humans after finding that numerous dolphins stranded on a US beach had abnormal brains.

Terrifying warning for humans as dolphins wash up on beaches with mutated brains

Scientists have uncovered a disturbing link between stranded dolphins and a toxin known to trigger Alzheimer's-like brain damage, which could have implications for millions of

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15.10.2025 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bloom support plan swells to more than $100m ahead of summer - News | InDaily, Inside South Australia The Algal Bloom Summer Plan has finally been released, with the government committing $102.5 million to address the devastating algal bloom.

Bloom support plan swells to more than $100m ahead of summer

The much-anticipated Algal Bloom Summer Plan has finally been released, with the state and federal governments committing $102.5 million to address the devastating algal bloom.

The governments said

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15.10.2025 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Toxic algae detected in Whalley Lake near Magnetawan The Ministry of the Environment has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in Whalley Lake, raising concerns about potential health risks.

Toxic algae detected in Whalley Lake near Magnetawan

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is advising residents to be cautious after a harmful algae bloom, also known as blue-green algae, was observed in Whalley Lake through testing samples taken on Sept.

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14.10.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Toxic algae still a danger in Columbia, Snake rivers, despite cooler temps - The Daily Chronicle Despite cooling temperatures, toxic algae continues to be found in the Columbia River in the Tri-Cities and nearby in the Snake River. The most recent water samples collected by the Benton …

Toxic algae still a danger in Columbia, Snake rivers, despite cooler temps

Despite cooling temperatures, toxic algae continues to be found in the Columbia River in the Tri-Cities and nearby in the Snake River.

The most recent water samples collected by the

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14.10.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lough Neagh: Anglers slam NI Water for adding 900t of phosphate to water annually A body representing local anglers has challenged NI Water over the addition of what they claim amounts to almost 900 tonnes of phosphates into drinking water every year.

Lough Neagh blue green algae crisis: Anglers slam Northern Ireland Water for adding 900 tonnes of phosphate to drinking water every year

A body representing local anglers has challenged NI Water over the addition of what they claim amounts to almost 900 tonnes

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04.09.2025 01:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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3 Lake Mohave sites near Las Vegas under β€˜danger’ advisories for toxic blooms The highest advisory β€” β€œHAB DANGER” β€” has been issued for three areas of Lake Mohave, indicating that the areas are β€œextremely unsafe for human and animal exposure” because …

3 Lake Mohave sites near Las Vegas under β€˜danger’ advisories for toxic blooms

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) β€” The highest advisory β€” β€œHAB DANGER” β€” has been issued for three areas of Lake Mohave, indicating that the areas are β€œextremely unsafe for human and animal exposure” be

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04.09.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UT researchers want more volunteers for airborne toxin study that’s a first of its kind GIBRALTAR ISLAND, Ohio β€”Β More residents from Lucas, Ottawa, and Sandusky counties who live near Lake Erie or frequently visit it for work or pleasure are ...

UT researchers want more volunteers for airborne toxin study that’s a first of its kind

GIBRALTAR ISLAND, Ohio β€” More residents from Lucas, Ottawa, and Sandusky counties who live near Lake Erie or frequently visit it for work or pleasure are being sought as test

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04.09.2025 01:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mass. beach closures: Over 45 beaches are closed on Tuesday, Sept. 2 Massachusetts is starting September with several beaches closed on the day after Labor Day. Here's where they are closed off to swimmers and boaters.

Mass. beach closures: Over 45 beaches are closed on Tuesday, Sept. 2

After a long weekend where people could sunbathe and go swimming, several beaches are now closed to the public on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, 49 beaches were closed off to the public, according to the

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04.09.2025 01:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Blue-green algae prompts advisory in Destin area

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) β€” The presence of blue-green algae in some Destin lakes has prompted Okaloosa County health officials to issue an advisory urging residents to use caution around the water.

According to an

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02.09.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mass. beach closures: 47 beaches are closed on Labor Day Those hoping to go to these 47 beaches on Labor Day will have to look somewhere else.

Mass. beach closures: 47 beaches are closed on Labor Day

A total of 47 Massachusetts beaches are closed this Labor Day, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).

Most of the beaches are closed because of high levels of bacteria while others

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02.09.2025 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Blue-green algae returns to Lough Neagh
YouTube video by Belfast Telegraph Blue-green algae returns to Lough Neagh

Blue-green algae returns to Lough Neagh

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02.09.2025 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Despite 2024 Decline, Algae Blooms Still On Long-Term Upward Trend About 62% of blooms reported so far this year have been dangerous blue-green algae.

Despite 2024 Decline, Algae Blooms Still On Long-Term Upward Trend

As people head to the water this Labor Day weekend, Wisconsin environmental and health regulators are urging them to avoid swimming in scummy or smelly water.Wisconsin restaurant guide

As of Aug.

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01.09.2025 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Algae bloom lingers for months off Australia Today’s Image of the Day from the European Space Agency features a persistent algae bloom along the coastline of South Australia.

Algae bloom lingers for months off Australia

Persistent bloom near Australia
The bloom began in mid-March around the Fleurieu Peninsula and has yet to fade away. Its persistence has raised alarms for both marine ecosystems and people living along the coast.

The culp

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01.09.2025 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Toxic algae warning for Waikanae River - Inside Government NZ Red alert level algae warnings are in place for the Waikanae River at Old State Highway 1, with Greater Wellington Regional Council advising people and dogs to avoid contact with the waterway.Β  Toxic ...

Toxic algae warning for Waikanae River

Red alert level algae warnings are in place for the Waikanae River at Old State Highway 1, with Greater Wellington Regional Council advising people and dogs to avoid contact with the waterway.

Toxic algae grows on roc

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01.09.2025 02:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Warning to dog walkers as blue-green algae identified at popular walking destination The Environment Agency have warned dog walkers using Dean Clough Reservoir not to enter the water after blue-green algae has been identified

Blue-green algae identified at Dean Clough Reservoir

The Environment Agency have offered advice to dog walkers using Dean Clough Reservoir not to enter the water after blue-green algae was identified.

Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, ten

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01.09.2025 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Algae warnings continue for Emporia, Melvern-area lakes Blue-green algae alerts continue for three local and two area lakes as the Labor Day weekend progresses. In Em...

Algae warnings continue for Emporia, Melvern-area lakes

Blue-green algae alerts continue for three local and two area lakes as the Labor Day weekend progresses.

In Emporia, the Peter Pan Park pond remains in an algae warning, as do Emporia State University’s King Lake and

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01.09.2025 02:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Toxic Algae in Lakes Can Kill Pets Within Minutes, Expert Warns SUNDAY, Aug. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) β€” As people enjoy the waning days of summer outdoors, a Virginia Tech veterinary expert reminds pet owners about a potent

Toxic Algae in Lakes Can Kill Pets Within Minutes, Expert Warns

SUNDAY, Aug. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) β€” As people enjoy the waning days of summer outdoors, a Virginia Tech veterinary expert reminds pet owners about a potentially deadly hazard: Toxic blue-green al

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01.09.2025 02:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brown tide, which lead to horrendous fish kill in 2016, is back in Indian River Lagoon Brown tide algae is blooming again in Mosquito Lagoon's portion of the Indian River Lagoon

Brown tide, which lead to horrendous fish kill in 2016, is back in Indian River Lagoon

Just when the Indian River Lagoon's seagrass seemed to be recovering, the same invasive algae that caused the lagoon's worst fish kill on record in 2016 is once again threate

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28.05.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dog deaths at Alameda lagoon prompts testing for potential toxic algae "It was really concerning. The lagoon has always been a part of Alameda and as a lifelong resident we have always had some concerns about the water," said Julia Stevens, Alameda resident.

Dog deaths at Alameda lagoon prompts testing for potential toxic algae

It's a lagoon that covers approximately four miles of the island of Alameda - a place residents and pets enjoy, but this week a Facebook post from the Alameda West Lagoon HOA is alarming dog owners

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28.05.2025 01:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Northern Adriatic is filled with algae, Croatian scientists begin research

The waters along the central and northern Adriatic coast have been affected by a huge algae bloom in recent weeks that can be seen from space.

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28.05.2025 01:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Algal bloom causes significant salmon mortality in Norway The algae bloom in production areas 9 and 10 has led to fish mortality among several farmers in Nordland and Troms.

Algal bloom causes significant salmon mortality in Norway

Up to one million fish have died in Norway due to a harmful algal bloom, Norway's Directorate of Fisheries reported on Monday. The algae bloom in production areas 9 and 10 has led to fish mortality among

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