Every spring, as the Great Lakes region warms, scientists begin watching for the return of harmful algal blooms. While the average passerby doesn’t notice the blooms until the bright green layer covers the shoreline, scientists can begin predicting the blooms weeks or even months before they become visible. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.
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