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Now testing an experimental harmful algal bloom forecast in the Chesapeake Bay

Map of Chesapeake Bay Watershed

NCCOS and partners are now testing an experimental harmful algal bloom forecast in the Chesapeake Bay that uses high resolution remote sensing imagery and models to identify potential blooms, then track and predict the transportation and growth of HABs. Learn more about this advancement or read their recently published journal article for details: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/technology-advances-help-track-and-predict-harmful-algal-blooms/