Algae Bloom Web Quest
Questions:
What are the main types of algae that exist?
There is no generally accepted definition of algae. One definition is that algae "have chlorophyll as their primary photosynthetic pigment and lack a sterile covering of cells around their reproductive cells". Other authors exclude all prokaryotes and thus do not consider cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) as algae
Which algae types are harmful? Helpful?
Where do algae blooms occur (what regions of the world are particularly affected)?
What are the impacts of these blooms on sea life, marine mammals, and humans?
What are the main types of algae that exist?
There is no generally accepted definition of algae. One definition is that algae "have chlorophyll as their primary photosynthetic pigment and lack a sterile covering of cells around their reproductive cells". Other authors exclude all prokaryotes and thus do not consider cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) as algae
Which algae types are harmful? Helpful?
Where do algae blooms occur (what regions of the world are particularly affected)?
What are the impacts of these blooms on sea life, marine mammals, and humans?