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??
Craig - Is it an algae bloom or a zooplankton 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.
Chadku,
A 'normal' bloom would be composed of green algae. The blue green algae is capable of producing toxins. Click HERE for more info on blue green algae from KDHE.