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algae

noun as in rootless, leafless plants living in water

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In recent years large blooms of potentially toxic blue-green algae in Lough Neagh – caused in large part by long-term pollution – have grabbed the headlines.

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It follows the confirmation of high levels of blue-green algae.

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Harmful algae blooms had sickened marine life in each of the three years prior.

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Her duties include keeping them clean and free from fungi, bacteria and algae.

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The meeting follows a third summer of blue-green algae blooms, which have covered the lough.

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