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Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Preventative Treatment & Adaptive Management

This first webinar in the 2024 Great Lakes HABs Collaborative series will focus on preventative treatment and adaptive management of HABs with field case studies. The presentation will feature the following speakers Dr. Alyssa Calomeni-Eck, Research Biologist, US Army Corps of Engineers ERDC Dr. Ciera Kinley-Baird, Aquatic Ecotoxicologist, Aquatic Control, Inc. They will discuss cutting-edge […]

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Discovering a Potential Treatment for Health Effects of Algal Toxin Exposure

Microcystins are some of the most abundant and potent harmful algal bloom toxins and have emerged as a public health concern due to the potential to cause severe organ injury including liver damage. While currently there are no targeted therapies to protect against microcystin exposure, previous research found that naturally occurring bacteria from Lake Erie […]

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Algal Bloom Action Team Webinar: Cyanobacteria in the Context of Climate Change

This webinar focuses on cyanobacteria in the context of global climate change, including nitrate, reduced ice cover, and increased temperatures and light. Tune in to learn about the work of Rebecca North, Associate Professor at the University of Missouri's School of Natural Resources and Silvia Newell, Director of Michigan Sea Grant and Professor at the […]