Blue-Green Algae in Florida Waters: Effects on Water Quality

Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are bacteria that, like plants, use the energy in sunlight to grow (photosynthesis). Cyanobacteria occur naturally in both fresh and marine (salt) water bodies. Most live with other types of algae and microscopic animals in the floating assemblage known as plankton.

Publisher - St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)

Subjects - Cyanobacteria

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Citation: SJRWMD. 2005. Blue-Green Algae in Florida Waters: Effects on Water Quality. Palatka (FL): St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). http://www.floridaswater.com/algae/bluegreen.html