ENVIRONMENT - Scientists monitor with phosphorus the algal blooms in European lakes

An international research team has analysed the relationship between the amount of phosphorus recorded in 1,500 European lakes and reservoirs, and the growth of cyanobacteria, a toxin-producing microorganism. The results show that 23% of these water masses in Spain exceed the level established by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This percentage is closer to 50% for Germany and the Netherlands. Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2013-08-scientists-phosphorus-algal-blooms-european.html#jCp

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