Algal bloom monitoring August 8, 2019: Cyanobacteria occurrence still continues in the Finnish sea areas, in lakes less cyanobacteria observed than typically this time of summer

© Ilkka Lastumäki

Observations reveal a large surface cyanobacteria bloom in the Baltic Proper that extends north close to Finnish coastal areas. However, in the coastal Finnish sea areas abundant cyanobacteria blooms have not been observed. In the southern part of the Bothnian Sea cyanobacteria blooms have been reported. In lakes, cyanobacteria have been observed less than typically this time of summer. If the weather warms and there will be calm weather periods, surface blooms of cyanobacteria may still increase in lakes. More in Finnish.

Algae bloom risk analysis

• Significant risk of blue-green algae blooms in summer across Finnish sea areas – warm and sunny summer may dramatically increase occurrence of blooms (Press release June 6)

An additional release about the Baltic Sea's blue-green algae situation

• Warming in the Baltic Sea area increases blue-green algae blooms (Press release June 25)

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Lakes

Head of Unit Marko Järvinen, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE
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Sea areas

Cyanobacterial bloom situation

Head of Unit Harri Kuosa, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE (until August 9)
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Senior Researcher Sanna Suikkanen, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE (from August 12)
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State of the Baltic Sea

Head of Unit Mika Raateoja, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE (until August 9)
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Senior Research Scientist Jouni Lehtoranta, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE (from August 12)
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Communications

Communications Intern Sini Leskinen, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE 
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