algal blooms
algal blooms
Exceptional growth of algae and cyanobacteria in lakes, rivers or oceans due to excessive nutrients or climatic conditions.
Alternative terms
- UF↸ brown tides
- UF↸ harmful algal blooms
- UF↸ red tides
Broader Terms
Related terms
- RT⇆ hazards
- RT⇆ phycology
- RT⇆ population dynamics
