Harmful Algal Blooms 101: Videos

Welcome to HABs 101!

“HABs 101” is a series of webinars and other resources hosted by Michigan Sea Grant and partners at state and local agencies. These webinars bring the fundamentals of harmful algal bloom science, management, health, and more to audiences around Michigan. The videos below include full recordings of some “HABs 101” webinars and many clips of talks from property owners, scientists, public health staff, and educators. 

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Full webinar recordings

Harmful Algal Blooms 101

Algae 101

Clips: The fundamentals

HABs Basics

Health impacts

The value of algae

Clips: Managing and preventing HABs

Treatment options for small lakes (Silvia Newell)

Spring Lake (Jim Walters)

Little Long Lake (Therese and Jim Shifflers)

Septic systems and HABs

Nutrient budget of a lake

Preventing HABs from the shoreline

Clips: Diving into algae

Cladophora/green algae

Didymo

More HABs Resources