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PRO/AH/EDR> Toxic algae – USA (03): (MA)
Algae -- United StatesBoston Public Health officials are warning local residents after abnormal levels of toxic blue-green algae were found in the city's Charles River on Thursday [13 Aug 2015].The blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, turn the water murky, give off a foul odor, and are harmful to humans and animals. In some rare cases, exposure to the toxins can cause death. The algae blooms were found in the Lower Charles River Basin, the Weld Boathouse in Cambridge, and the Charles River Read more [...]
