The number of blue-green algae observations has slightly increased in inland waters, along the coast, and in the open sea areas of the Gulf of Finland, said Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) in a press release on Thursday.
The blue-green algae situation in inland waters is progressing in a manner typical for midsummer, while slightly less algae than usual have been observed in coastal areas.
However, in the eastern Gulf of Finland, blue-green algae have been detected both along the coast and in open sea areas.
Strong winds later in the week will mix the water, making it more difficult to observe the algae.
The national cyanobacterial monitoring is carried out as part of the monitoring of the state of the environment in cooperation with the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, municipal environmental and health authorities, and the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke). Finnish Rotary Clubs are also actively involved in nationwide cyanobacterial monitoring.
The cyanobacterial monitoring is based on the monitoring of cyanobacterial deposits in surface water.
The intention is to provide an overview of the cyanobacterial situation in different water bodies.
The monitoring includes about 400 permanent observation sites across the country on inland and coastal waters and in the archipelago.
Syke reports on the national cyanobacterial situation on a weekly basis every Thursday from 19 June to 7 August 2024. The weekly algal reporting was launched in 1998.
- Blue-green algae
- Seas
- Lakes
Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
