Warm winter causes early algae bloom in Great Lakes, posing threat to ecosystem

Name: Warm winter causes early algae bloom in Great Lakes, posing threat to ecosystem
Uploaded: 2024-03-20T09:27:08-04:00
Duration: 3 min 27 s
Description: Scientists are concerned for the ecosystem of the Great Lakes due to an early algae bloom caused by a warm winter. According to NOAA, these blooms may cause discolored or foul-smelling water. Madeline Magee, a leader in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for Great Lakes and Mississippi River, joins FOX Weather to discuss this issue.

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Warm winter causes early algae bloom in Great Lakes, posing threat to ecosystem

Scientists are concerned for the ecosystem of the Great Lakes due to an early algae bloom caused by a warm winter. According to NOAA, these blooms may cause discolored or foul-smelling water. Madeline Magee, a leader in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for Great Lakes and Mississippi River, joins FOX Weather to discuss this issue.

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