Algae Bloom Battle at National Mall's Reflecting Pool Takes Unexpected Turn
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Matt Viser
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The Reflecting Pool on the National Mall is battling a series of algal blooms. After workers successfully killed off one type of algae, the treatment created conditions for a new genus called Scenedesmus (nicknamed "Skinny Dead Mouse" by scientists) to flourish. Testing commissioned by The Atlantic confirmed the takeover. The situation highlights the unintended consequences of environmental intervention, turning the iconic pool into a high-profile science experiment.
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· 3 pulledThe Reflecting Pool on the National Mall has become the country's most high-profile science experiment, with workers battling against nature.
After a week of combat, they have essentially killed off one type of algae infesting the pool, only to create the conditions for a new type to take over.
Scenedesmus, a genus of green algae nicknamed 'Skinny Dead Mouse' by scientists, is now flourishing.
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