Water being pumped into Tampa Bay could cause a massive algae bloom, putting fragile manatee and fish habitats at risk
- Written by Larry Brand, Professor of Marine Biology and Ecology, University of Miami
Tampa Bay's sea grass meadows need sunlight to thrive. Algae blooms block that light and can be toxic to marine life.Joe Whalen Caulerpa/Tampa Bay Estuary Program via UnsplashMillions of gallons of water laced with fertilizer ingredients are being pumped into Florida’s Tampa Bay from a leaking reservoir at an abandoned phosphate plant at...
