Since I have started diving deeper into Lake Norman's biodiversity and more specifically, what makes its waters unsafe the topic of Algae seems to be the driving factor.I have come across two websites that can help dive further into Algae research and one not very helpful.
aka https://www.algaebase.org/
- Thinking this would be perfect to find out more information about Lyngbya Cyanobacteria, a blue-green algae that causes unsafe conditions for swimming on Lake Norman and other waters I was surprised that it doesn't show up. But this doesn't mean it can't be helpful to others.
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aka https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/lyngbya-species/
- Center for Aquatic and invasive plants list based out of University of Florida. Thankfully or not so thankfully this toxic bacteria is worldwide so I was able to look at this Flordia based directory and learn more about Lyngbya Cyanobacteria and this directory is full of other invasive species so it is likely you will be able to find more information on your invasive plants and animals since usually they have spread to multiple locations.
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aka https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-sciences/algal-blooms
- Available on phone, tablet or computer you are able to report and track algae blooms in North Carolina.Attached is a screenshot of reports made on or around Lake Norman, with the most recent report being 7/2/2024. Also provided are a list of Regional offices in your location that you can contact about your findings.
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