Category: Environment
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Swiss swimmer starts 800-kilometer swim on Baikal
51-year-old Swiss extreme swimmer Ernst Bromeis set off on his epic 60-day swim along the length of Lake Baikal in Russia. https://youtu.be/n2e0A7X8sJA
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New Jersey Warns: Don’t Swim in Lake Hopatcong — Don’t Even Touch the Water
New Jersey environmental officials say people shouldn’t swim in Lake Hopatcong or even touch the water because aerial surveillance confirms the presence of an extensive harmful algal bloom. The warning issued Thursday also urged people to not eat fish caught in the lake or windsurf, kayak, paddleboard or ride Jet Skis there. Pet owners should…
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What Are Harmful Algal Blooms?
Ohio Sea Grant is discussing harmful algal blooms and their impact on Lake Erie as part of an ongoing video series. In this video, we cover what harmful algal blooms are, what makes them harmful, when they typically occur, their impact throughout the lake and what you should know to be aware of a bloom.…
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People can’t stop swimming in this New Jersey lake that’s been taken over by dangerous algae
Residents in three New Jersey counties are being advised by state officials to avoid swimming in a popular lake this summer. On Thursday, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) advised locals through a press release to avoid swimming or coming in contact with Lake Hopatcong. The body of water reaches the counties of Sussex, Passaic,…
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Officials Warn People Not To Swim In Lake Hopatcong Due To Harmful Algal Bloom
The warning issued Thursday also urged people to not eat fish caught in the lake or windsurf, kayak, paddleboard or ride Jet Skis there.
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No swim advisory issued for Carlin Park beach in Palm Beach County due to bacteria
It’s hot enough outside that many of you will be out in the water this week. But the latest water samples across Palm Beach County show that a popular swimming spot has tested poorly for water quality.