Algal bloom monitoring July 4, 2019: Cyanobacteria situation is typical in lakes, only few observations in the Finnish sea areas

© Ilkka Lastumäki

Poor weather conditions have had an effect on algal bloom development. In Finnish fresh waters the situation regarding cyanobacteria is normal for the period. In our marine waters cyanobacterial blooms have been observed only sporadically and intense blooms have not been encountered yet. However, a period of warm and calm weather may intensify cyanobacterial blooms quickly. 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)

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Lakes

Researcher Kristiina Vuorio, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE (until July 7)
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Head of Unit Marko Järvinen, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE (from July 8)
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Sea areas

Cyanobacterial bloom situation

Head of Unit Harri Kuosa, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE (until July 7)
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Researcher Sirpa Lehtinen, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE (from July 8))
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State of the Baltic Sea

Senior Research Scientist Henrik Nygård, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE (until July 7)
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Head of Unit Mikko Raateoja, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE (from July 8)
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Communications

Communications Intern Ville Jäppinen, Finnish Environment Institute SYKE 
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