Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are frequently found in freshwater, estuarine, and marine waters. Cyanobacteria are naturally occurring, but some have the ability to produce highly potent toxins, known as cyanotoxins, that can lead to a variety of health problems for both humans and aquatic species. EPA researchers collaborated with scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on a study to look at innovative methods for identifying and tracking the cyanobacteria most likely to produce cyanotoxins in rivers.
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