Description
The summer 2025 issue of LakeLine focuses on topics related to “Harmful Algal Blooms,” including various aspects of blooms, from forecasting to causal agents, and special characteristics of cyanobacteria. Our “Lakespert” reminds us that cyanobacteria are a natural part of our plankton community that sometimes manifest as blooms under various circumstances.
Click the links below to view the full issue or the articles on their own:
- LakeLine 45-2 Full
- From the Editor
Amy Smagula - From the President
Victoria Chraibi - The future of water quality is here: Forecasting cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms
Blake Schaeffer, Michael Paul, Donald Benkendorf, Gregg Serenbetz, Deron Smith, & John M. Johnston - Determining the rise & possible causes of cyanobacteria blooms with limited means
Gertrud K. Nürnberg - A flood of concern: Effects and recovery in the St. Lucie River and Estuary following releases from Lake Okeechobee
Elizabeth Kelly - The discovery & history of investigations into gas vacuoles & buoyancy control in cyanobacteria
George W. Knoecklein - “Lakespert” – Hear Me Out: Stop Blaming Cyanobacteria
Madeline Reilly / Steve Lundt, CLM





