Blue green algae warning sign, Spade Oak lake
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Blue green algae warning sign, Spade Oak lake
Image: © David Hawgood Taken: 14 Aug 2012
Blue green algae, cyanobacteria, can produce a bloom on water surface which grows explosively in hot sunny weather. Dogs and cats are susceptible to being poisoned particularly if they lap the bloom-covered water. Here the owners of the lake warn of the potential danger.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.580894
Longitude
-0.727051