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Florida -- the Capital of Algal Blooms
- "While a worldwide phenomena, Florida is the undisputed capital of algal blooms. Of the 100 known species of what are called Harmful Algal Blooms, where the bloom kills or damages aquatic life, 70 are indigenous to Florida with 50 marine/estuarine varieties and 20 freshwater species." - excerpt from this news release from Florida's Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER).
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