Global Warming Boost Bacteria and Toxic Algae

WASHINGTON - Scientists from the United States (U.S.) warned global warming could spur the growth of toxic algae and bacteria in the waters of the world.

The results showed that climate change is making sea and other waters of the region increasingly vulnerable to the growth of algae. In addition, climate change also allows harmful bacteria and germs to breed.

That is the opinion of some scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said the Straits Times, Sunday (02/20/2011).

In one study, NOAA ocean modeling in the future and weather patterns to predict the effects of Alexandrium catenella growth which can be found in shellfish. These bacteria can harm people who like eating seafood, including the resulting paralysis.

"Our projections indicate, at the end of the 21st century, the growth (bacteria and algae) can be increased in two months early and continues until one month after that," says Stephanie Moore, one of the researchers who worked on this study.

However, the impact it could all be so will be felt before the end of the 21st century, namely in 2040.

"I think we will see an increase kamilaksanakan signikan from studies in Puget Sound, and environments with the same risks in the next 30 years, or even the next decade,"concludes Moore.

source  : okezone