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In a first, Alaska’s Arctic waters appear poised for dangerous algal blooms

Climate change is bringing potentially deadly dinoflagellate blooms to the Far North, posing a new risk to food security.
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The dormant cysts of a fatal algae are poised to regenerate in warming Arctic Alaska waters, a new study says

"The Arctic is set up to work when it's cold. And it's not as cold as it used to be."

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Toxic algal blooms are growing out of control

If it seems like you've been hearing about lakes and beaches closing down more often, you're right. Various types of toxic algae are multiplying like crazy in bodies of water across the country, and stopping them won't be easy.

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Researchers are finding more signs of dangerous toxins from algae in Alaska wildlife

The warming climate in Alaska and across the circumpolar North is creating new health and safety risks for people, animals and ecosystems.

Paralytic shellfish poisoning meets its match

Paralytic shellfish poisoning meets its match

As climate change brings more red tides, a protein from the American bullfrog might provide protection from paralytic shellfish poisoning.

USGS scientists say there’s not yet enough information to tie seabird die-offs to toxins

USGS scientists say there’s not yet enough information to tie seabird die-offs to toxins

Scientists say they don't have enough information yet to determine a definitive link between these specific bird die-offs and toxins created by algal blooms.

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