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Algal blooms--Detection
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Army Corps algal bloom study keeps human,animal recreators safe
Every summer, visitors flock to the cool shores of Rufus Woods Lake, near Chief Joseph Dam, Washington, but within the floating algal mats that appear seasonally throughout the lake, lies a hidden danger.
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