Harmful Algae Bloom in California
By California Water Science Center
2019 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Harmful Algae Bloom in June 2019. A blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom at Clear Lake, Lake County, California, resulted in oxygen depletion in the water and the subsequent mortality of multiple aquatic species, including carp, catfish, bluegill and crappie.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Photo credit: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Photo originally appeared in a story by reporter Ezra David Romero for Capitol Public Radio.