Bloom conditions
- low water
- limited circulation
- increased temperature
- increased light
- low oxygen
- high phosphorus
Evidence and sources (1)
Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Blue-green algae are cyanobacteria. Low water, limited circulation, increased temperature and light, low oxygen, and high phosphorus can favor blooms and potential toxin release; toxin production remains incompletely understood.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District