Sensors to monitor 'red tides' off Northeast
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 16:01
in Earth & Climate
By Douglas MainLiveScienceTwo new sensors that can detect the presence of algae and the dangerous chemicals the microscopic organisms produce will soon be installed in the Gulf of Maine, off the coast of the U.S. Northeast, in an effort to keep authorities and the public better informed about issues with water quality.One sensor is already in the water and the other will be put in later this month...