Learn to Identify Cyanobacteria Blooms

Table of Contents:
Introduction to video and cyanobacteria 0:00:13
Dogs and cyanobacteria 0:03:15
HCBs in artificial water features 0:04:42
Using the jar and stick tests to identify cyanobacteria 0:05:02
Using pigment color to identify cyanobacteria 0:07:25
Examples of planktonic HCBs and field characteristics 0:08:53
Things that are not cyanobacteria 0:18:47
Examples of benthic cyanobacteria and field characteristics 0:25:35
Review of key characteristics and tips 0:29:53
Conclusion 0:31:52
Additional Resources and Credits 0:32:45

Produced by ITRC's Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms (HCB) Team with support from the Lake Champlain Basin Program, this video walks through different types of cyanobacteria and offers guidance on best management and safety practices involving harmful blooms.

Music Credits:
Lesfm - Morning Light (Pixelbay.com)
Lesfm - Ambient Uplifting BG Music for Videos (Pixelbay.com)
Lesfm - Inspiring Acoustic Guitar (Pixelbay.com)
Orangiromusik - Instrument 14092021 (Pixelbay.com)
Bensound - Acoustic Breeze (Bensound.com)

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