Face Masks Protect Against Aerosolized Toxins from Algal Blooms, Study Finds (VIDEO)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

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Harmful algal blooms, often referred to as red tides and blue-green algae, are exacerbated by nutrient-rich runoff from agriculture and industrial waste that end up in waterways. Noxious particles enter the air mostly from the breaking of waves, resulting in airborne toxins that cause serious health problems to humans and marine life. Airborne toxins can also affect indoor air quality particularly for businesses and homes near contaminated waterways.

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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami Department of Public Health Sciences

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