Algae bloom
(or Algal bloom)

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In Florida, when chlorophyll (an indicator of algae presence) concentrations reach a level over 40 micrograms per liter, some scientists will call it an "algae bloom" or "algal bloom."

See also:
Algae bloom

The information on this page was derived in part from the following publication of
Florida Lakewatch of the University of Florida Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.
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