Florida's Lake Okeechobee is already half full with toxic algae, and the bloom will only grow.
That's because Lake Okeechobee is already half-full with a bright green, toxic algae that researchers say will only grow as algae season continues on through the summer.
The algae can cause several health complications, including lung infections, organ damage, and neurological disorders, The New York Times reports.
The algae also thrives among the fertilizer and manure that runs into the lake from nearby crops.
Finding a solution to this toxic bloom has been a challenge.
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