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What's Up With Water - April 12, 2021

This is an excerpt of the June 14, 2021 edition of What's Up With Water.

Microscopic phytoplankton, which are the foundation of the marine food chain, are some of the world’s most abundant and ancient organisms. Though essential to ocean life, they produce plenty of drawbacks, too. When they cluster along the coast, certain species paint the nearshore waters in a palette of fiery reds and mossy greens. Other toxin-producing species cause beach closures, kill fish, and lead to restrictions on harvesting clams and oysters. 

Anecdotal evidence suggests that these marine harmful algal blooms are on the rise. But are they really increasing globally?

According to a first-ever assessment, the answer is no.

Circle of Blue reports: Global Algal Blooms

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Water watchers know the Pacific Institute is a renowned global water think tank providing thought leadership for sustainable water policies. For over 30 years, the Institute has curated a chronology of water and conflict, tracking and categorizing events from the present back to the earliest recorded history.

"Speaking of Water" host Eileen Wray-McCann spoke with the Pacific Institute's co-founder and President Emeritus, Dr. Peter Gleick to discuss the connections between resource
issues, environmental issues, and the broad area of international security and
conflict.

Speaking Of Water - Featuring Dr. Peter Gleick

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Circle of Blue reports: Global Algal Blooms

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