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1. www.bbc.co.uk › news › liveLough Neagh: How do we solve the algae problem? - BBC News

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   Oct 4, 2023 · BBC News NI is focusing on the issues at Lough Neagh and how to fix them. The lough has been blighted by toxic blue-green algae since June. It is the largest freshwater lake in the UK and...

2. space.blog.gov.uk › 2024/10/11 › a-new-challengeA new challenge: using satellite tech to monitor Algal Blooms ...

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   Oct 11, 2024 · The challenge invites innovators to use satellite data, open data sources, AI, and meteorological information to create comprehensive monitoring systems. These solutions could provide a clearer...

3. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesLough Neagh: Suppliers selected to find algae solutions

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   Sep 30, 2024 · Five suppliers have been selected in the first phase of an initiative to tackle blue-green algae in Lough Neagh.

4. loughneaghpartnership.org › lough-neagh-atlas-launchedLOUGH NEAGH ATLAS LAUNCHED

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   Feb 2, 2023 · New book of captivating essays and images illustrates life on and around Lough Neagh. From artists to poets, archaeologists and historians, the story of the largest freshwater Lough in the UK and Ireland is told in the newly launched The Lough Neagh Atlas.

5. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesWhat is blue-green algae and why is it a problem? - BBC

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   Aug 5, 2024 · Lough Neagh has been turned green by a bloom of blue-green algae. Blue-green algae, technically known as cyanobacteria, is a collection of microscopic organisms that are naturally present in...

6. www.bbc.com › news › uk-northern-ireland-67956432Lough Neagh: Students propose egg-shell solution to ... - BBC

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   Jan 12, 2024 · The blue-green slime that afflicted Lough Neagh for large parts of 2023 was major news last year - but now two bright young minds from County Down have come up with a "cracking" way to tackle...

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   What is the Lough Neagh Atlas?

   • While parts of the Lough have had considerable attention over the years, there has been no single work dealing with the rich natural, built and cultural heritage of the area. Often subject to neglect and misrepresentation, this Atlas through its many diverse contributions seeks to literally put Lough Neagh on the map.

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   Is blue-green algae a problem in Lough Neagh?

   • Blue-green algae is a big problem in Lough Neagh - last year saw the worst bloom since the mid-1970s. Blue-green algae, technically known as cyanobacteria, is a collection of microscopic organisms that are naturally present in lakes and streams.

   Lough Neagh: Suppliers selected to find algae solutions - BBC

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   What is Lough Neagh known for?

   • Not only is it the largest freshwater lake in the UK, it supplies a lot of Northern Ireland’s drinking water. It is also a vast ecosystem, with barn owls and the endangered curlew found in its catchment area. It is also home to the largest commercial wild eel fishery in Europe. Read more: What does future hold for Lough Neagh?

   Lough Neagh: How do we solve the algae problem? - BBC News

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   What is Lough Neagh Partnership?

   • Lough Neagh Partnership is a non-profit charity made up of representative bodies and stakeholders responsible for the integrated management and protection of the Lough. It oversees six programmes in total, including a £3.5 million Heritage Lottery Fund Landscape Scheme which aims to protect the built, cultural and natural heritage of the Lough.

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   Can satellite data help manage Lough Neagh's waters?

   • The challenge invites innovators to use satellite data, open data sources, AI, and meteorological information to create comprehensive monitoring systems. These solutions could provide a clearer picture of the current state of Lough Neagh’s waters and offer predictions that inform management decisions.

   A new challenge: using satellite tech to monitor Algal Blooms in

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   Is Lough Neagh water safe to drink?

   • Lough Neagh supplies half of Belfast's drinking water and 40% of Northern Ireland's overall. Since the blue-green algae began to appear on the lough, some have been worried that their tap water may not be safe to drink. Northern Ireland's water authority says there are systems in place to remove the thread of the toxic bacteria.

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8. www.belfastlive.co.uk › news › northern-irelandEverything we know about the blue-green algae 'killing' Lough ...

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   Sep 11, 2023 · Pollution is the root cause of the devastating proliferation of blue-green algae on Lough Neagh and repeated reports from DAERA’s experts show how they are failing on water quality standards.