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Turning The Tide

Against Harmful Algae Blooms

Through SEBS
Specific Enzyme
Bacterial Solution
 

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Turning The Tide

Against Harmful Algae Blooms

Through SEBS
Specific Enzyme
Bacterial Solutions
 

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What Is
Red Tide?

Red tides are caused by an accumulation of a type of microscopic organism called a dinoflagellate, which is found in lakes, rivers, estuaries and the oceans. The particular dinoflagellate that causes Florida’s red tide blooms is Karenia brevis.

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Not All Red
Tides Are Red

Red tides are caused by different species of bacteria, resulting in different colors of tide. Most dinoflagellates are harmless though some, including K. brevis, can produce neurotoxins that can cause respiratory problems in humans and attack the central nervous systems of fish and other wildlife.

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Impacting 
Wildlife

  • Deadly Toxins:
    Brevetoxins from Karenia brevis affect the central nervous system of marine animals, leading to fish kills and marine deaths.

  • Food Chain Disruption:
    Massive fish kills impact the ecosystem, threatening predators like dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles.

  • Shellfish Safety Concerns:
     Toxins accumulate in shellfish, making them dangerous for wildlife and humans alike.

Driven by Nature

Red tide recurs due to natural environmental fluctuations—climate patterns, ocean currents, sea levels, and seasonal nutrient shifts.

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Ever-Adapting Threat

Red tide recurs due to natural environmental fluctuations—climate patterns, ocean currents, sea levels, and seasonal nutrient shifts.

Endangering 
Residents

  • Dangerous Brevotoxins:
    produces brevetoxins that can affect the central nervous system of fish and other vertebrates, causing these animals to die

  • Serious Health Risks:
    Waves release brevotoxins into the air, affecting people with chronic respiratory conditions including asthma and emphysema.

  • Neurotoxic Shellfish Poisoning:
    Red tide toxins can accumulate in shellfish like oysters and clams.

What Is
Red Tide?

Red tides are caused by an accumulation of a type of microscopic organism called a dinoflagellate, which is found in lakes, rivers, estuaries and the oceans. The particular dinoflagellate that causes Florida’s red tide blooms is Karenia brevis.

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Not All Red
Tides Are Red

Red tides are caused by different species of bacteria, resulting in different colors of tide. Most dinoflagellates are harmless though some, including K. brevis, can produce neurotoxins that can cause respiratory problems in humans and attack the central nervous systems of fish and other wildlife.

What Is
Red Tide?

Red tides are caused by an accumulation of a type of microscopic organism called a dinoflagellate, which is found in lakes, rivers, estuaries and the oceans. The particular dinoflagellate that causes Florida’s red tide blooms is Karenia brevis.

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Devastating 
Communities

  • Tourism Decline:
    Beach closures and contaminated waters drive away tourists, causing major revenue losses for local economies.

  • Fisheries Impact:
    Red tide disrupts commercial fishing operations, affecting livelihoods and food supply chains.

  • Infrastructure Strain:
    Municipalities face increased costs for water quality monitoring, cleanup efforts, and public health responses to blooms.

Endangering 
Residents

  • Dangerous Brevotoxins: produces brevetoxins that can affect the central nervous system of fish and other vertebrates, causing these animals to die

  • Serious Health Risks: Waves release brevotoxins into the air, affecting people with chronic respiratory conditions including asthma and emphysema.

  • Neurotoxic Shellfish Poisoning: Red tide toxins can accumulate in shellfish like oysters and clams.

Impacting 
Wildlife

  • Deadly Toxins: Brevetoxins from Karenia brevis affect the central nervous system of marine animals, leading to fish kills and marine deaths.

  • Food Chain Disruption: Massive fish kills impact the ecosystem, threatening predators like dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles.

  • Shellfish Safety Concerns: Toxins accumulate in shellfish, making them dangerous for wildlife and humans alike.

Devastating 
Communities

  • Tourism Decline: Beach closures and contaminated waters drive away tourists, causing major revenue losses for local economies.

  • Fisheries Impact: Red tide disrupts commercial fishing operations, affecting livelihoods and food supply chains.

  • Infrastructure Strain: Municipalities face increased costs for water quality monitoring, cleanup efforts, and public health responses to blooms.

Driven by Nature
Red tide recurs due to natural environmental fluctuations—climate patterns, ocean currents, sea levels, and seasonal nutrient shifts.

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Ever-Adapting Threat
Changes in temperature and extreme weather events create ideal conditions for blooms year after year.

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 A Tide Of Destruction

The infamous 2018 Gulf Coast Bloom destroyed coastal life, devastated local businesses, and cost states millions in damages to the state of Florida.

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2,876+

Livelihoods Lost 
Families Devastated

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$318M+

Total Damages
To The State Of Florida

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2000+

Tons Of Marine
Life Destroyed

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Not Just A
Florida Problem

Based on CDC data, hazardous algae blooms affect freshwater bodies in over half of U.S. states annually, while every coastal state reports marine harmful algae blooms. The CDC, like NOAA, acknowledges that toxin-producing phytoplankton thrive due to warming waters, ocean upwelling events (including El Niño and La Niña), and drought conditions. However, these blooms are also significantly driven by elevated phosphorus and nitrate levels resulting from fertilizer runoff from homes and farms, sewage discharges, and contaminated runoff from urban centers and industrial operations.

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What Causes
Red Tide?

Factors that fuel rampant algae growth:
calm seas
ocean currents,
rising sea levels,

excess nutrients,
extreme weather,
warm temperatures,
and upwelling.

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2,876+

Livelihoods Lost 
Families Devastated

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$318M+

Total Damages
to the state

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2,000+

Tons of Marine Life Destroyed

Not Just A
Florida Problem

Hazardous algae blooms affect freshwater bodies in over half of U.S. states annually, while every coastal state reports marine harmful algae blooms. The CDC, like NOAA, acknowledges that toxin-producing phytoplankton thrive due to warming waters, ocean upwelling events (including El Niño and La Niña), and drought conditions. However, these blooms are also significantly driven by elevated phosphorus and nitrate levels resulting from fertilizer runoff from homes and farms, sewage discharges, and contaminated runoff from urban centers and industrial operations.

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What Causes
Red Tide?

Factors that fuel rampant algae growth:
calm seas
ocean currents,
rising sea levels,

excess nutrients,
extreme weather,
warm temperatures,
and upwelling.

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Upwelling

Upwelling occurs when surface winds push warmer water offshore, allowing colder, nutrient-rich water from deeper layers to rise and replenish the surface. This influx of nutrients fuels the growth of phytoplankton, often triggering algae blooms that can cascade through the marine food web.

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Nutrient Reduction

Method

Reducing nitrogen and phosphorus runoff from agriculture, wastewater, and urban areas.

Drawbacks

Requires large-scale cooperation and long-term commitment. Nutrient sources are often widespread and difficult to control.

Cost

High, due to infrastructure upgrades and policy enforcement.

Effectiveness

Limited impact on existing blooms; more preventive than curative.

Aeration And Oxygentation

Method

Increasing water circulation to disrupt algae growth.

Drawbacks

Feasible only in small, contained
areas
like ponds or lakes.
Ineffective for large-scale
marine environments.

Cost

High, due to infrastructure
upgrades and policy enforcement.

Effectiveness

Limited impact on existing blooms;
more preventive than curative.

Biological Controls

Method

Introducing natural predators or competitiors to reduce algae populations.

Drawbacks

Risk of ecological imbalance if
non-native species are introduced.

Cost

Potential unintended consequences
on marine ecosystems.

Long-term solution doesn’t
resolve immediate impact.

Effectiveness

Difficult to measure to track
conclusively. Limited data available.

Barley
Straw

Method

Using barley straw in mesh bags to break up algal rafts.

Drawbacks

Limited to small scale applications;
requires frequent replacement.

Cost

Relatively low
but labor-intensive.

Effectiveness

Ineffective for large-scale
blooms like red tide.

Selective Water Withdrawal

Method

Removing water from specific
depths to minimize algal intake.

Drawbacks

Resource-intensive and impractical
for large bodies
of water.

Cost

High, due to the need
for specialized equipment.

Effectiveness

Limited impact on existing blooms; more preventive than curative.

Natural Solutions Struggle To Solve
Red Tide

Ecosystem Management

Method

Restoring coastal ecosystems (e.g., seagrass beds, mangroves)
to naturally mitigate blooms.

Drawbacks

Long-term solution with
delayed results.

Cost

High initial investment
for restoration projects.

Effectiveness

Preventive rather than reactive;
doesn't address active blooms.

Nutrient Reduction

Method

Reducing nitrogen and phosphorus runoff from agriculture, wastewater, and urban areas.

Drawbacks

Requires large-scale cooperation and long-term commitment. Nutrient sources are often widespread and difficult to control.

Cost

High, due to infrastructure upgrades and policy enforcement.

Effectiveness

Limited impact on existing blooms; more preventive than curative.

Aeration And 
Oxygenation

Method

Increasing water circulation to disrupt algae growth.

Drawbacks

Feasible only in small, contained areas like ponds or lakes. Ineffective for large-scale marine environments.

Cost

Expensive to install and maintain equipment.

Effectiveness

Minimal on large blooms; better for localized algae control.

   Biological Controls

Method

Introducing natural predators or competitors to reduce algae populations.

Drawbacks

Risk of ecological imbalance if non-native species are introduced.

Cost

Potential unintended consequences on marine ecosystems. Long-term solution doesn't resolve immediate impact

Effectiveness

Difficult to measure or track conclusively. Limited data available.

Barley Straw

Method

Using barley straw in mesh bags to break up algal rafts.

Drawbacks

Limited to small-scale applications; requires frequent replacement.

Cost

Relatively low
but labor-intensive.

Effectiveness

Ineffective for large-scale blooms like red tide.

Selective Water Withdrawal

Method

Removing water from specific depths to minimize algal intake.

Drawbacks

Resource-intensive and impractical for large bodies of water.

Cost

High, due to the need for specialized equipment.

Effectiveness

Limited impact on existing blooms; more preventive than curative.

Ecosystem Management

Method

Restoring coastal ecosystems (e.g., seagrass beds, mangroves) to naturally mitigate blooms.

Drawbacks

Long-term solution with delayed results.

Cost

High initial investment for restoration projects.

Effectiveness

Preventive rather than reactive; doesn't address active blooms.

Modern Methods
Can't Scale With
Red Algae Blooms

Many methods are not feasible for large-scale implementation.

Modern Solutions Struggle To Scale  With Red Tide Algae Blooms

The 2018 Gulf of Mexico 
Karenia brevis Event 

145,000+ Tons

Of Seawater Affected

150+ Miles

Of Beachline Closed

300+

Endangered Animals Affected

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While Local Business Suffer The Most From Red Tide Algae Blooms

The 2018 Gulf of Mexico 
Karenia brevis Event 

61% decrease in sales revenue

during red tide

36% drop in revenue

when Red Tide present locally

345 reservation day decrease

in tourist demand

The average annual economic impact of
HABs in the U.S. is estimated at $10-100 million

The estimated annual cost of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the U.S. is around $50 million, with public health being the largest component at $20 million (42%).

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Other significant costs include $18 million for commercial fisheries, $7 million for recreation and tourism, and $2 million for monitoring and management.

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While red tide primarily impacts coastal marine environments, another significant and closely related challenge is the rise of blue-green algae in freshwater ecosystems.

Both are intensified by nutrient pollution, such as nitrogen and phosphorus runoff from agricultural and urban areas, creating widespread ecological and economic damage.

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What Is Blue Green Algae?

Blue-green algae—scientifically known as cyanobacteria—have existed in freshwater ecosystems for billions of years, pioneering life as Earth’s earliest photosynthesizers. Yet, in recent decades, human-driven nutrient pollution has supercharged their growth, sparking toxic blooms that threaten drinking water, aquatic habitats, and public health.

What Is Blue
Green Algae?

Blue-green algae—scientifically known as cyanobacteria—have existed in freshwater ecosystems for billions of years, pioneering life as Earth’s earliest photosynthesizers. Yet, in recent decades, human-driven nutrient pollution has supercharged their growth, sparking toxic blooms that threaten drinking water, aquatic habitats, and public health.

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The Fight To Restore Our Fresh Water Systems

Cyanobacteria have long been a part of freshwater ecosystems, but human-driven nutrient pollution has accelerated their growth. These blooms now release toxins that contaminate drinking water, disrupt aquatic habitats, and pose significant health risks. The harmful impact spans ecosystems, marine life, and public health, underscoring the urgency of addressing their rise.

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The Fight To Restore Our Fresh Water Systems

Cyanobacteria have long been a part of freshwater ecosystems, but human-driven nutrient pollution has accelerated their growth. These blooms now release toxins that contaminate drinking water, disrupt aquatic habitats, and pose significant health risks. The harmful impact spans ecosystems, marine life, and public health, underscoring the urgency of addressing their rise.

Human Health 

  • Tourism Decline:
    Beach closures and contaminated waters drive away tourists, causing major revenue losses for local economies.

  • Fisheries Impact:
    Red tide disrupts commercial fishing operations, affecting livelihoods and food supply chains.

  • Infrastructure Strain: Municipalities face increased costs for water quality monitoring, cleanup efforts, and public health responses to blooms.

Environmental Consequences

  • Oxygen Depletion:
    Large blooms cause hypoxic conditions (dead zones), leading to widespread fish kills and biodiversity loss.

  • Ecosystem Disruption: Sunlight blockage from dense blooms affects underwater plants, degrading aquatic habitats and food sources for marine life.

  • Wildlife Poisoning:
    Fish, birds, and mammals suffer mortality when exposed to toxic blooms, disrupting local ecosystems and food webs.

Environmental Consequences

  • Tourism Decline:
    HAB-related beach closures result in millions in lost revenue for local economies reliant on recreation.

  • Water Treatment Costs: Communities spend millions annually on monitoring and treating drinking water during outbreaks.

  • Livestock and Pet Deaths:
    Cyanotoxins in water bodies lead to cases of poisoning in animals consuming contaminated water, with high mortality rates reported.

Human Health 

  • Tourism Decline: Beach closures and contaminated waters drive away tourists, causing major revenue losses for local economies.

  • Fisheries Impact: Red tide disrupts commercial fishing operations, affecting livelihoods and food supply chains.

  • Infrastructure Strain: Municipalities face increased costs for water quality monitoring, cleanup efforts, and public health responses to blooms.

Environmental Consequences

  • Oxygen Depletion: Large blooms cause hypoxic conditions (dead zones), leading to widespread fish kills and biodiversity loss.

  • Ecosystem Disruption: Sunlight blockage from dense blooms affects underwater plants, degrading aquatic habitats and food sources for marine life.

  • Wildlife Poisoning: Fish, birds, and mammals suffer mortality when exposed to toxic blooms, disrupting local ecosystems and food webs.

Economic and Wildlife Loss

  • Tourism Decline: HAB-related beach closures result in millions in lost revenue for local economies reliant on recreation.

  • Water Treatment Costs: Communities spend millions annually on monitoring and treating drinking water during outbreaks.

  • Livestock and Pet Deaths: Cyanotoxins in water bodies lead to cases of poisoning in animals consuming contaminated water, with high mortality rates reported.

Agricultural Causes
Nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, commonly found in fertilizers, flow into water bodies, creating ideal conditions for algae proliferation.

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Urban Sources
Precipitation in urban areas washes pollutants such as lawn fertilizers, pet waste, and organic debris from impermeable surfaces like roads, sidewalks, and rooftops into nearby waterways.

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Changing Temperatures
Warmer waters and altered precipitation cycles promote the conditions needed for cyanobacteria to thrive.

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 The Mounting Costs Of
Cyanobacteria

Harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie (2011), Toledo, Ohio (2014), and Lake Utah (2016) caused widespread ecological harm, economic losses, and severe public health impacts across affected regions.

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Lake Eirie
2011

$5.58M

Total Damages
to the state

3,600

fewer fishing licenses issued

    2% rise in
home prices

for each 1 nanoparticle reduced in parts per million

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Toledo, Ohio
2014

$10M+

in lost shoreline property vlaue services

$53M

to install treatment system at drinking water plant

500,000+

residents advised not to drink the city’s tap water in 2014

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Toledo, Ohio
2014

$10M+

in lost shoreline property vlaue services

$53M

to install treatment system at drinking water plant

500,000+

residents advised not to drink the city’s tap water in 2014

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Human and Environmental
Impacts

According to OHHABS, the CDC's tracking system, freshwater cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms are increasingly problematic throughout U.S. waterways. During 2022, voluntary reports from 15 states documented 372 harmful algal bloom occurrences that caused 95 human illnesses and sickened more than 102,000 animals. These blooms proliferate due to nutrient-rich pollution from agricultural drainage, city wastewater, and industrial effluents, compounded by elevated water temperatures.  Cyano blooms pose significant risks to public health, ecosystems, and local economies.

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Cyanobacteria in U.S. Freshwater Systems

2,000+ Lakes Affected

Of Seawater Affected

7,000,000+ Cells/ml

toxicity levels exceeded

$4 Billion+

Annual Cost

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Lake Eirie
2011

$5.58M

Total Damages
to the state

3,600

fewer fishing licenses issued

    2% rise in home prices

for each 1 nanoparticle reduced in parts per million

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Toledo, Ohio
2014

$10M+

 in lost shoreline property value services

$53M 

to install treatment system at drinking water plant

500,000+

residents advised not to drink the city's tap water in 2014

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Water Ripple

Lake Utah
2016

100+

reporting illness
from contact

150
square miles

covered in "pea soup" algae

30,000+ acres

of farm land affected

Human and Environmental
Impacts

According to OHHABS, the CDC's tracking system, freshwater cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms are increasingly problematic throughout U.S. waterways. During 2022, voluntary reports from 15 states documented 372 harmful algal bloom occurrences that caused 95 human illnesses and sickened more than 102,000 animals. These blooms proliferate due to nutrient-rich pollution from agricultural drainage, city wastewater, and industrial effluents, compounded by elevated water temperatures.  Cyano blooms pose significant risks to public health, ecosystems, and local economies.

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Cyanobacteria in U.S. Freshwater Systems

2,000+ Lakes Affected

Of Seawater Affected

7,000,000+ Cells/ml

toxicity levels exceeded

$4 Billion+

Annual Cost

Harmful Algal Blooms
 Observing System

NOAA's Harmful Algal Blooms Observing System (HABSOS) tracks bloom events by integrating real-time algae and environmental data, aiding early detection and response to protect ecosystems and public health.

The HABSOS resource can be found here.

Modern Methods
Cant Match Blue Green Algae's Scale

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Phosphorus Binding Agents

Method

Apply compounds like alum to bind phosphorus in sediments, reducing nutrient availability for algae.

Drawbacks

Requires repeated applications and can disturb aquatic ecosystems.

Cost

Moderate to high, depending on waterbody size.

Effectiveness

Effective in reducing nutrient levels but doesn’t address existing blooms.

Ultrasound Technology

Method

Ultrasonic waves disrupt cyanobacteria cell membranes, effectively killing the algae without harming other aquatic life.

Drawbacks

Limited to small or contained water bodies; requires continuous operation for sustained results.

Cost

Moderate to high, depending on the size of the water body and equipment.

Effectiveness

Effective in localized areas but
not suitable for large-scale applications.

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Bacteriophage Therapy

Method

Viruses (bacteriophages) that specifically target cyanobacteria are introduced to reduce their population.

Drawbacks

Still in experimental stages; potential ecological risks if not carefully managed.

Cost

Currently high due to research and development requirements.

Effectiveness

Promising but requires further studies to assess long-term impacts.

Algae Skimming

Method

Mechanical skimmers physically remove algae from the water surface.

Drawbacks

Does not address the root causes of blooms, such as nutrient overload.

Cost

Moderate, depending on the equipment and frequency of use.

Effectiveness

Effective for immediate removal
but not a long-term solution.

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Genetic Engineering

Method

Scientists modify cyanobacteria strains to reduce toxin production or alter their growth patterns, making them less harmful.

Drawbacks

Ethical concerns and potential ecological risks if engineered strains interact unpredictably with natural ecosystems.

Cost

High, due to research, development, and monitoring requirements.

Effectiveness

Promising in controlled environments but requires extensive testing for large-scale applications.

Floating Wetlands

Method

Artificial wetlands are installed on water surfaces to absorb excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which fuel cyanobacteria growth.

Drawbacks

Limited scalability for large water bodies and requires regular maintenance.

Cost

Moderate, depending on the size and materials used.

Effectiveness

Effective in nutrient reduction and improving water quality in smaller lakes and ponds.

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Why Are 
Cyanobacteria
Blooms So  Difficult
To Manage?

Resilience and Adaptability

Cyanobacteria can survive in extreme conditions, including high temperatures, low oxygen levels, and nutrient-rich environments. Their ability to adapt makes them persistent in various ecosystems.

Rapid Reproduction

Under favorable conditions, cyanobacteria can multiply quickly, forming dense blooms that are difficult to control once established.

Toxin Production

Cyanobacteria produce cyanotoxins, which can harm humans, animals, and aquatic life. These toxins complicate removal efforts, as they require specialized treatment methods to ensure safety.

Phosphorus Binding Agents

Method

Apply compounds like alum to bind phosphorus in sediments, reducing nutrient availability for algae.

Drawbacks

Requires repeated applications and can disturb aquatic ecosystems.

Cost

Moderate to high, depending on waterbody size.

Effectiveness

Effective in reducing nutrient levels but doesn’t address existing blooms.

Ultrasound
Technology

Method

Ultrasonic waves disrupt cyanobacteria cell membranes, effectively killing the algae without harming other aquatic life.

Drawbacks

Limited to small or contained water bodies; requires continuous operation for sustained results.

Cost

Moderate to high, depending on the size of the water body and equipment.

Effectiveness

Effective in localized areas but not suitable for large-scale applications.

Bacteriophage Therapy

Method

Viruses (bacteriophages) that specifically target cyanobacteria are introduced to reduce their population.

Drawbacks

Still in experimental stages; potential ecological risks if not carefully managed.

Cost

Currently high due to research and development requirements.

Effectiveness

Promising but requires further studies to assess long-term impacts.

Algae Skimming

Method

Mechanical skimmers physically remove algae from the water surface.

Drawbacks

Does not address the root causes of blooms, such as nutrient overload.

Cost

Moderate, depending on the equipment and frequency of use.

Effectiveness

Effective for immediate removal but not a long-term solution.

Genetic Engineering

Method

Scientists modify cyanobacteria strains to reduce toxin production or alter their growth patterns, making them less harmful.

Drawbacks

Ethical concerns and potential ecological risks if engineered strains interact unpredictably with natural ecosystems.

Cost

High, due to research, development, and monitoring requirements.

Effectiveness

Promising in controlled environments but requires extensive testing for large-scale applications.

Floating Wetlands

Method

Artificial wetlands are installed absorb excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which fuel cyanobacteria.

Drawbacks

Limited scalability for large water bodies and requires regular maintenance.

Cost

Moderate, depending on the size and materials used.

Effectiveness

Effective in nutrient reduction and improving water quality in smaller lakes and ponds.

Why Are 
Cyanobacteria Blooms So  Difficult To Manage?

Resilience and Adaptability

Cyanobacteria can survive in extreme conditions, including high temperatures, low oxygen levels, and nutrient-rich environments. Their ability to adapt makes them persistent in various ecosystems.

Rapid Reproduction

Under favorable conditions, cyanobacteria can multiply quickly, forming dense blooms that are difficult to control once established.

Toxin Production

Cyanobacteria produce cyanotoxins, which can harm humans, animals, and aquatic life. These toxins complicate removal efforts, as they require specialized treatment methods to ensure safety.

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What Makes 
Cyanobacteria
So Resilient?

Nutrient Dependency

Blooms thrive on excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus from agricultural runoff, urban wastewater, and industrial discharges. Addressing these nutrient sources requires large-scale, long-term interventions.

Environmental Factors

Factors like warmer water temperatures, stagnant conditions, and sunlight promote cyanobacteria growth, making it difficult to prevent blooms in regions with these conditions.

Cost and Scalability

Effective solutions, such as nutrient reduction or advanced technologies like ultrasound, are often expensive and limited in scalability, especially for large water bodies.

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What Makes 
Cyanobacteria
So Resilient?

Nutrient Dependency

Blooms thrive on excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus from agricultural runoff, urban wastewater, and industrial discharges. Addressing these nutrient sources requires large-scale, long-term interventions.

Environmental Factors

Factors like warmer water temperatures, stagnant conditions, and sunlight promote cyanobacteria growth, making it difficult to prevent blooms in regions with these conditions.

Cost and Scalability

Effective solutions, such as nutrient reduction or advanced technologies like ultrasound, are often expensive and limited in scalability, especially for large water bodies.

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How Does 
Microencapsulation Work?

Microencapsulation technology protects active ingredients by encasing them in microscopic capsules, preserving their stability and potency. This method ensures controlled release, enhances effectiveness, and broadens application possibilities across diverse conditions. It also improves cost efficiency by optimizing dosages, reducing waste, and saving resources.

What Is SEBS?

SEBS (Specific Enzyme Bacterial Solution) combines the latest in microencapsulation technology and microbe-based bioremediation. SEBS formulas have been perfected over the last forty years through rigorous laboratory testing to ensure each microbe-enzyme combination is uniquely formulated to deliver the maximum remedial impact to biological wastes, contaminants, and toxins present in ecological systems.

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How Does 
Microencapsulation Work?

Microencapsulation technology protects active ingredients by encasing them in microscopic capsules, preserving their stability and potency. This method ensures controlled release, enhances effectiveness, and broadens application possibilities across diverse conditions. It also improves cost efficiency by optimizing dosages, reducing waste, and saving resources.

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  • Over 750 specialty products developed, we consistently lead advancements in tackling environmental challenges.

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40 Years Of Research

  • Over 40 Years of Expertise: Backed by decades of scientific knowledge, our chemists and staff have pioneered solutions in enzyme-based products for sewage and waste treatment industries.

  • Over 750 specialty products developed, we consistently lead advancements in tackling environmental challenges.

  • Over 20+ Succeseful Use Cases, our diverse product line serves communities across continents, delivering reliable results.

28+ Unique 
Formulations

  • Comprehensive Testing: With in-depth sampling and analysis, we identify site-specific challenges, ensuring precise and effective solutions tailored to your unique needs.

  • Targeted Solutions: Our 28+ formulations address diverse challenges, from municipal wastewater to agricultural ponds, delivering unmatched performance for every application.

  • Cost-Efficient Impact: By focusing solely on your specific requirements, our custom strategies save you time and resources while providing lasting, ecosystem-friendly results.

XX Succesful Deployments

  • Proven Solutions: With a multitude of successful applications across various industries, SEBS systems consistently deliver exceptional results in contaminant management and water restoration.

  • Wide Reach: Deployed globally, SEBS has demonstrated effectiveness in environments ranging from industrial sites to municipal facilities.

  • Client Confidence: Trusted by organizations worldwide, SEBS stands out as a reliable, performance-driven solution tailored to unique challenges.

Rigorous Microbial Testing
Each new microbe undergoes up to a year of intensive testing—evaluating DNA, enzyme production, and survival dynamics—to guarantee peak performance in every environment.

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New Microbial Formulations Discovered Every Year
Our relentless R&D continuously reveals fresh microbial formulations, harnessing unique enzyme sequences to tackle emerging challenges.

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Uniquely Customized
For Every Application

Starting with detailed site sampling and lab analysis, we craft bespoke solutions that precisely target the specific contaminants and conditions of each water system.

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The Benefits Of Bioremediation

Water Texture

Nature
Driven

SEBS harness naturally occurring microorganisms to break down contaminants safely on-site, minimizing ecological disruption while restoring water quality.

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Customized
Formulations

Each formulation is uniquely designed to combat, consume, and resolve specific contaminants through precisely selected enzymes and activators tailored to your site.

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Self-Regulated Biodegradation

SEBS activates microbial enzymes to consume contaminants, ending activity once pollutants are depleted—leaving no harmful residues or ecological disruption.

Nature
Driven

SEBS harness naturally occurring microorganisms to break down contaminants safely on-site, minimizing ecological disruption while restoring water quality.

Self-Regulated Biodegradation

SEBS activates microbial enzymes to consume contaminants, ending activity once pollutants are depleted—leaving no harmful residues or ecological disruption.

Customized
Formulations

Each formulation is uniquely designed to combat, consume, and resolve specific contaminants through precisely selected enzymes and activators tailored to your site.

Cost
Effective

By treating pollutants on-site and reducing the need for heavy equipment and labor, our approach delivers significant cost savings and lowers risk.

Enhanced Adaptability

Encapsulated enzyme formulations retain their potency in diverse conditions, from industrial wastewater systems to natural aquatic ecosystems.

Long-Term  
Resilience

Continuous monitoring and tailored formulations enable long-term ecosystem restoration and maintain water system resilience.

What We Do Differently 

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Our Process Driven Approach

  • Comprehensive Site Assessment & Contaminant Profiling:
    The process begins with meticulous site analysis and extensive contaminant testing—examining water and soil samples to identify pollutant types, concentrations, and environmental nuances—ensuring a clear profile of the challenges at hand.

  • Strategic Microbial Enzyme Design & Tailored Formulation:
    Leveraging the insights from site assessments, our R&D team designs custom microbial enzyme formulations by selecting the most effective bacterial strains and optimizing nutrient-driven stimulation to convert stubborn pollutants and excess nutrients into benign byproducts.

  • Targeted Implementation, Continuous Assessment & Monitoring:
    Once deployed, the solution is actively implemented with precise activation methods; rigorous on-site assessments and ongoing monitoring are performed to adapt the treatment in real time, ensuring sustained remediation and long-term ecological balance.

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A Field Tested Solution

  • Proven Impact in Real-World Environments:
    Field studies have consistently demonstrated that our microbial enzyme technology significantly reduces persistent pollutants, neutralizes harmful pathogens, and restores water quality across diverse, challenging sites.

  • Verified and Measurable Performance:
    Extensive testing on-site confirms that once contaminants serve as the fuel, the microbial process naturally tapers off—leaving behind an environment free of harmful residues and supporting long-term ecological balance.

  • Sustainable, Cost-Effective Outcomes:
    Our solution has been rigorously evaluated in actual field applications, proving its scalability and effectiveness—from small industrial facilities to large municipal water systems—ensuring consistent, cost-efficient remediation over time.

Our Process Driven Approach

  • Comprehensive Site Assessment & Contaminant Profiling: The process begins with meticulous site analysis and extensive contaminant testing—examining water and soil samples to identify pollutant types, concentrations, and environmental nuances—ensuring a clear profile of the challenges at hand.

  • Strategic Microbial Enzyme Design & Tailored Formulation: Leveraging the insights from site assessments, our R&D team designs custom microbial enzyme formulations by selecting the most effective bacterial strains and optimizing nutrient-driven stimulation to convert stubborn pollutants and excess nutrients into benign byproducts.

  • Targeted Implementation, Continuous Assessment & Monitoring: Once deployed, the solution is actively implemented with precise activation methods; rigorous on-site assessments and ongoing monitoring are performed to adapt the treatment in real time, ensuring sustained remediation and long-term ecological balance.

Lab Work
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A Field Tested Solution

  • Proven Impact in Real-World Environments: Field studies have consistently demonstrated that our microbial enzyme technology significantly reduces persistent pollutants, neutralizes harmful pathogens, and restores water quality across diverse, challenging sites.

  • Verified and Measurable Performance: Extensive testing on-site confirms that once contaminants serve as the fuel, the microbial process naturally tapers off—leaving behind an environment free of harmful residues and supporting long-term ecological balance.

  • Sustainable, Cost-Effective Outcomes: Our solution has been rigorously evaluated in actual field applications, proving its scalability and effectiveness—from small industrial facilities to large municipal water systems—ensuring consistent, cost-efficient remediation over time.

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Join the Fight Against
Harmful Algal Blooms 
with SEBS

Discover how our innovative solution can help protect your community and environment from the devastating effects of red tide and blue algae.

Engineered through decades of rigorous research, SEBS transforms polluted water into pristine, balanced systems, restoring ecological harmony.

Our signature method converts excessive nutrients and persistent toxins into harmless byproducts through a naturally self-regulating process.

Every application is guided by comprehensive site analysis, precise contaminant testing, and bespoke microbial formulations that transform toxic conditions into vibrant, balanced water environments.

Don’t let harmful algal blooms devastate your community’s ecological and economic well-being.

When every day of inaction jeopardizes your community's ecosystems, amplifies economic strains, and compromises public health, choose a decisive, science-backed intervention that has been rigorously tested, validated, and proven to deliver reliable results.

Contact us today to learn more about implementing
SEBS in your county.

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Precision Science
Proven Results

BioSafe
Technologies

1420 North Main Street
Osceola, Iowa 50213

1-855-333-3568

1420 North Main Street
Osceola, Iowa 50213

Precision Science
Proven Results

123-456-7890

1420 North Main Street
Osceola, Iowa 50213

Bio Safe Technologies logo

BioSafe
Technologies

Precision Science
Proven Results

1-855-333-3568

1420 North Main Street
Osceola, Iowa 50213

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