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Harmful algal blooms: How climate change will affect their frequency along coasts
Algae in the ocean can pose a significant risk to humans, marine life, and the seafood industry. Under favorable conditions for algae growth, certain algae species can multiply rapidly, a phenomenon known as algal blooms. Although algae always release small amounts of toxins, a massive increase in algae numbers leads to a high concentration of toxins in the water. These toxins can accumulate in marine organisms, such as mussels.