All Malcolm McFarland articles
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NewsWhat’s really ‘fueling’ harmful algae in Florida’s lake Okeechobee?
Lake Okeechobee is the largest lake in Florida and the second largest in the Southeastern United States. Over the past two decades, blooms of blue-green algae (Microcystis) have emerged in the lake and have been flushed into nearby urban estuaries, causing serious environmental and public health issues. Source: ...
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NewsStudy assesses potential health hazards of toxic algae blooms to humans
Researchers find unique patterns of cytotoxicity associated with toxins in Florida’s Indian river lagoon.
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NewsPreviously overlooked algae toxin widespread in Florida lagoon
A study of algae blooms and domoic acid finds a potential threat to the southern Indian River Lagoon’s ecosystem health.
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NewsHolographic 3D microscope shows potential as red tide warning system
A new study is the first to utilize holography to characterize red tide in the field and breaks new ground for monitoring harmful algal blooms (HABs) and tackling limitations associated with current methods used to monitor these blooms.
