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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
An algal bloom describes the development of a '''high concentration of planktonic algal cells''' that forms rapidly when water conditions are suitable. This can occur in a freshwater or marine environment.
An algal bloom describes the development of a '''high concentration of planktonic algal cells''' that forms rapidly when water conditions are suitable. This can occur in a freshwater or marine environment.
'''Biological methods''', such as filter-feeding fish, would be the ideal methods of control, but have been unsuccessful to date.
'''Biological methods''', such as filter-feeding fish, would be the ideal methods of control, but have been unsuccessful to date.
<b><big>Algal bloom can also cause [[Blue-Green Algae Toxicity|toxicity in mammals]].</big></b>
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Brunson, M. (1994) '''Algae Blooms in Commercial Fish Production Ponds''' ''Southern Regional Aquaculture Centre publication''
Brunson, M. (1994) '''Algae Blooms in Commercial Fish Production Ponds''' ''Southern Regional Aquaculture Centre publication''
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