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Harmful Algae Bloom Confirmed in SF Bay

Baykeeper scientists say that the algae bloom is likely fueled by elevated levels of nitrogen and phosphorus – substances released into the sea by the region’s 37 wastewater treatment plants.

“It’s alarming to see an algae outbreak of this size in the Bay for the second year in a row,” said Baykeeper science director Jon Rosenfield. “While it’s too early to tell how this harmful algae bloom will proceed, there’s not much that we can do to stop it once it has started. Prevention is the only cure.”

Harmful algae bloom confirmed in San Francisco bay