What is causing toxic algal blooms: new research is providing clues about possible links between Pfiesteria-like organisms and pollution

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Scientists believe the Pfiesteria-like dinoflagellate outbreak in Maryland was caused by nutrient pollution of the Pocomoke River on the Chesapeake Bay. The open sores seen on the 30,000 fish that floated dead in the Pocomoke River were caused by, predatory single-celled alga with 24 different life stages, the dinoflagellate Pfiesteria piscicida. The nontoxic forms of Pfiesteria are transformed into toxic zoopores which release toxins that drug fish and cause open and bleeding sores.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Water Pollution by Geographic Location, Water Pollution Control R&D, Analysis, Pollution, Water bloom, Algal blooms, Water pollution, Water pollution research, Dinoflagellates, Pocomoke River State Park, Maryland, Pfiesteria piscicida

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Federal court ruling puts protection of isolated wetlands at risk

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The decision of the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Virginia to overturn the conviction against a developer who filled a wetland in Maryland jeopardizes effort to protect millions of isolated seasonal wetlands. The court has also ruled that wetlands that are not connected to navigable bodies of water are outside the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Ecologists and attorneys fear that other developers will try to circumvent the law using the same defense.

All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services, Courts, Sanitary services, not elsewhere classified, Environmental Control NEC, Federal Courts, Virginia, Laws, regulations and rules, Environmental management, Wetlands, United States. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit

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