NewsHometown News BrevardJanuary 10, 2024Brevard
Indian River Lagoon Algae Levels: Dec. 25–31
The Save Our Indian River Lagoon project reported that algae bloom levels, measured by a substance called chlorophyll-a, generally decreased during the final week of December. This update tracks the health of the water by monitoring the concentration of microscopic plants that can be harmful in large amounts.
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Monitoring these algae levels helps residents understand the current health and safety of the local waterway for recreation and wildlife.
Key Facts
- Algae bloom levels showed a net decrease for the week of Dec. 25 to Dec. 31.
- Data is provided by the Save Our Indian River Lagoon project.
- Chlorophyll-a is used as the primary indicator to measure the intensity of algae blooms.