HICO Characteristics Capture (IMAGE) NASA/Johnson Space Center Caption An example of how researchers can use Hyperspectral Imager for the Coastal Ocean (HICO) data to identify algal bloom characteristics, this one detailing a massive Microcystis bloom in western Lake Erie, Sept. 3, 2011. Credit Ruhul Amin, Ph.D. Usage Restrictions For news coverage in connection with this news story. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.