Why Are Harmful Algal Blooms, or HABs, So Dangerous

question 46

Multiple Choice

Why are harmful algal blooms, or HABs, so dangerous?

• A) They block light from reaching other photosynthesizers.
• B) They can produce potent toxins.
• C) They clog fish gills.
• D) They absorb sunlight, raising the water temperature.

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