Bloomin' Algae

Bloomin' Algae is a Chrome extension designed to help users record and monitor dangerous blue-green algae blooms found in lakes, ponds, canals, rivers, and reservoirs throughout the UK. Blue-green algae can produce harmful toxins that affect humans and animals, especially during warm summer months when blooms become visible on water surfaces. This app crowdsources data on algae bloom occurrences, aiding local authorities like the Environment Agency and Scottish Environment Protection Agency in managing potential public health risks and improving bloom prevention.

Additionally, the app collects information about users’ water-based activities to assess how algal blooms impact recreational use of freshwater bodies such as swimming and windsurfing. By providing valuable, community-driven insights, Bloomin' Algae supports environmental monitoring and promotes safer interactions with natural water environments across the UK.