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Nuisance algae

By Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center
A plant rake holding up an excessive amount of filamentous algae.
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Detailed Description

An excessive amount of filamentous algae in the Upper Mississippi River is aesthetically unpleasing and a nuisance for wildlife and boaters.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

Photographer – Danelle Larson