It's back on Loch Lomond, and is surely there elsewhere too.
We rarely talk about it, but it seems to be more prevalent in the news. It's toxic enough to cause rashes, vomiting, etc., in people, and it can kill dogs.
Many of the members spend a fair bit of time around water, so it's something to bear in mind, especially as the seasons move along. It's much better avoided.
This site has really clear photos of the stuff, in it's various presentations, from wisps to 'paint-like'
www.ceh.ac.uk
We rarely talk about it, but it seems to be more prevalent in the news. It's toxic enough to cause rashes, vomiting, etc., in people, and it can kill dogs.
Many of the members spend a fair bit of time around water, so it's something to bear in mind, especially as the seasons move along. It's much better avoided.
This site has really clear photos of the stuff, in it's various presentations, from wisps to 'paint-like'
Bloomin’ Algae | UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Bloomin’ Algae is a Citizen Science app for for identifying and reporting the presence of harmful blooms of blue-green algae. The app helps speed up public health warnings and can help teach you how to recognise the risks to you, children and animals.
