Dr. Hans Paerl was quoted in a story from the Cape Cod Times about harmful algal blooms
Date: August 3, 2021Dr. Hans Paerl (IMS, EMES, ESE) was quoted in an article from the Cape Cod Times about the threat of cyanobacteria, a type of algal bloom, to humans. He states that global warming and an increase of nitrogen and phosphorus in fresh water bodies have enabled cyanobacteria to expand and pose a large threat to the region. Cyanobacteria is harmful to humans and can be deadly for dogs, causing Cape Cod officials to monitor the waters for public safety.
To read more about the threat of cyanobacteria on Cape Cod, go to https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/2021/07/30/cyanobacteria-in-cape-cod-ponds-lakes-is-a-growing-threat-to-humans-animals-what-you-need-to-know/7977631002/