Turtles help UT researchers learn more about the effects of harmful algae
The health of Lake Erie is an issue that affects millions of people. Algal blooms are one of the biggest concerns.
There’s been a lot of research done through the years on the effects of toxic algae on people. There hasn’t been a lot done on wildlife, especially amphibians and reptiles like turtles. A University of Toledo professor and some of her students have been trapping turtles at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge for weeks. They hope what they’re doing will provide valuable information for all of us .
There’s a lot to learn about the waters of the lake and its tributaries Dr. Jeanine Refsnider is an Assistant Professor of Ecology at the university, “Turtles are a very good indicator species.”
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