Algal bloom monitoring July 31, 2014: Extensive cyanobacterial blooms in Finland's south-western sea areas, in lakes the situation is typical for mid-summer

There are extensive cyanobacterial blooms in Finland's south-western sea areas. In lakes, the situation is typical for the time of the year, some abundant blooms have been observed. Warm weather and stormy winds can increase cyanobacterial blooms in lakes and prolong blooms in the Finnish sea areas.

Large map of the week's 31 algal situation