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For the latest forecasts and critical weather information, visit weather.gov.

Helping Native American and Alaskan communities address harmful algal bloom impacts

A lot of people on a beach digging in the sand.
Razor clamming on Washington coast, October 20, 2021. Credit: WDFW.

Many Native American and Alaskan communities depend on fish and shellfish for sustenance and their livelihoods. But deadly toxins from harmful algal blooms can accumulate in these organisms and cause illnesses in humans and wildlife. Through our Competitive Research Program, we help these communities in addressing the impacts. Learn more about these projects: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/crp/our-external-hab-portfolio/