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Extensive algal blooms in England's lakes: here's why

By Stephen Thackeray, Lake Ecologist and Modeller, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

This year has seen growing public concern over the state of England’s largest lake, Windermere. Campaigners, local residents and visitors have reported extensive blooms of blue-green algae at the site, with concern for its impact on health and ecology.

Somewhat misleadingly, blue-green algae are not actually algae. They are a type of bacteria, called cyanobacteria, which use sunlight to obtain energy and grow. There are many species…

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