Environmental Protection: Coordinated Federal Efforts Are Being Undertaken to Address Harmful Algae
RCED-99-192
Published: Jun 30, 1999. Publicly Released: Jul 19, 1999.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the increasing outbreaks of harmful algae, focusing on the: (1) available information on harmful algae and their effects on human health and the environment; and (2) status of federal efforts to address the problem of harmful algae, particularly the coordination of research and management strategies among the federal agencies.
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AlgaeEnvironmental monitoringHealth hazardsInteragency relationsMarine resources conservationOceanographic researchPlants (organisms)Research programsToxic substancesEcosystems