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Mid-Chesapeake Bay algae bloom turns water rusty-red, but is not harmful to humans

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A common algae species has turned Chesapeake Bay tributaries rusty-red, and while it isn’t harmful to humans these types of algae blooms carry the potential to irritate gills, suffocate fish and shade critical underwater grasses.Fortunately, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Maryland Scientist Doug Myers said, they are seeing signs that the “mahogany tide” is residing.


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