Thread: Algae bloom ?

And what's the difference in the bloom here we see that is normally brown compared to the blue/green bloom going on at Grand Lake in OK??

blue/green algae is actually cyano bacteria which is indicative of high nutrient levels, very warm water temp, low DO and calm wind. The blue/green problem on Grand Lake should be confined to the back ends of numerous coves off the main lake and not in the main lake. This time of the year the environmental conditions are prime for blue/green and other blooms.

Originally Posted by cricket george

Craig - Is it an algae bloom or a zooplankton bloom?

cricket george,

I think the original question was referring to algae blooms that occasionally occur in Kansas waters.