Category: cyanobacteria

Be Prepared for a Day at the Beach

Millions of people in the U.S. have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and are resuming normal activities like going to the beach without a mask.(1) Be prepared for a day at the beach. Take steps to protect your skin and eyes from the sun, avoid heat-related illness, and stay healthy and safe during your visit. Know Read More >

June 30, 2021 by Blog Administrator1 Comment

Injury, preparedness, prevention

#prepyourhealth, algae, beach, cyanobacteria, earthquake, emergency, evacuation, personal health, public health, Skin Cancer, sun safety, Sunscreen, tsunami, water safety, Waterborne

Danger in the Water: When Algae Becomes Toxic

Ever wondered what’s causing the water in your favorite lake to turn red? Or were the family photos from your river rafting trip spoiled by brown water in the background? You may be looking at an algal bloom. Summer is upon us and warm weather is the perfect environment for these algal blooms, which can Read More >

June 22, 2016 by Blog Administrator10 Comments

General, prevention

algae, cyanobacteria, HAB, harmful algal bloom, public health, water, Waterborne