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Publication Date: August 16, 2026 - 09:00
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Toxic algae outbreaks in Alberta can now be tracked online through satellite imagery
August 16, 2026
Blue-green algae is being monitored by researchers across Alberta, and the public can follow along from anywhere through a new website. The Algal Bloom Tracker lets users track toxic algal blooms at six Alberta lakes through satellite imagery, providing near real-time results that can be viewed on a free-to-use map.
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