Climate change is causing algal blooms in Lake Superior for the first time in history
Climate change is causing algal blooms in Lake Superior for the first time in history
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Climate change is causing algal blooms in Lake Superior for the first time in history
The spectacular landscapes and pristine waters of the north shore of Lake Superior, which once provided inspiration for the Group of Seven, are now vulnerable to algal blooms.
Lake Superior is known for its pristine waters, but a combination of nutrient additions from increasing human activity (including farming and development), warming temperatures and stormy conditions have resulted in more frequent blooms of potentially harmful algae...