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PRO/AH/EDR> Toxic algae – New Zealand (02): (OT) Tomahawk Lagoon

Algae -- New ZealandA bloom of potentially toxic algae at the Tomahawk Lagoon has prompted a warning from the Otago Regional Council for people and dogs to avoid contact with its water.The council yesterday [20 Oct 2017] released a statement saying a sample it took from the water body at Ocean Grove tested positive for cyanobacteria, after it was informed of the bloom by a citizen scientist.Signs were erected at the lagoon yesterday [20 Oct 2017] near the beach access to warn the public of the risks Read more [...]