Algae blooms: how can they be harmful to the ecosystem? / Nurshahirah Rahizar ... [et al.]

• Main Authors: Rahizar, Nurshahirah (Author), Abdul Aziz, Nur Syawanie (Author), Jamaludin, Siti Nur Syifaa (Author), Shukor, Siti Nur Shazwani (Author), Abd Malek, Alyssa Safiyah (Author), Hisham, Nur Hafizah (Author), Noor Hisham, Aida Qasrina (Author), Kamaruddin, Sharir Aizat (Author), Hashim, Aimie Rifhan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Negeri Sembilan, 2024-01.
• Subjects: Article; PeerReviewed
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Algae bloom or algal bloom is an excessive growth of microscopic algae or algae-like bacteria in fresh, salt, or brackish water (Image 1). Algal blooms come in a variety of colors, such as pink, red, brown, yellow, and blue-green (Image 2). A paint-like slick, foam, froth, or bad-smelling scum can r...