Red Tide Algal Bloom Hits Florida Beaches

The annual Lake Erie harmful algal bloom forecast was recently released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), predicting that western Lake Erie will experience a harmful algal bloom (HAB) of cyanobacteria this summer. The bloom is expected to be smaller than in 2017 but larger than the bloom in 2016.

Despite warning that continued efforts are needed to reduce the size of HABs, officials said that Lake Erie residents and visitors will be able to safely enjoy much of the lake this summer.