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Algae Control Questions: Expert Referral Needed

Student science project asks about algae herbicides, aquatic impacts, aquaculture safety, algae killers, and disease risks. This falls outside plant pathology expertise.

Recommended Resources

School/college biology department.
State environmental agency or extension aquaculture specialist.
Peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Journal of Phycology, Aquaculture).
NOAA or EPA water quality publications.

Science Fair Encouragement

Great project topic! Focus on credible, current sources. Good luck!

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