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Download, use, and share CDC's free materials about how to prevent illnesses caused by harmful algal blooms. Many materials are available in English and Spanish.
You can also download and use high-quality images of harmful algal blooms from CDC's Public Health Image Library.
Harmful algal blooms are the rapid growth of algae or cyanobacteria in water that can harm people, animals, or the environment.
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