Question

How does algal bloom affect the lakes?

Answer 1

A Harmful Algal Bloom, or HAB, is abloom of blue-green algae that potentially contains toxins. ... However, not all algal blooms give off an odor oraffect the appearance water and toxins can remain present in the water even when a bloom has dissipated. HABs in the Great Lakes region aremade up of blue-green algae.