Algal Bloom Contacts
Report Blue-Green Algae Blooms
Florida Department of Environmental Protection collects and analyzes algal bloom samples.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection collects and analyzes algal bloom samples.
The Biology Program's Taxonomy staff performs species-level taxonomic analyses of benthic macroinvertebrate and algal samples, and some are experienced field samplers that assist in department program sampling efforts. Studies combining benthic macroinvertebrate and algal community sampling provide a valuable assessment of the overall health of aquatic systems.
The Biology Program is comprised of three main workgroups.
Biology Program Analytical Services:
The revisions to Chapter 62-160, F.A.C. (Quality Assurance), the DEP SOPs (Revision date January 2017), and miscellaneous documents incorporated by reference are effective as of 4/16/18.
Older versions of Chapter 62-160, the DEP SOPs and certain other incorporated documents are no longer valid for current use.
The following DEP forms are provided to facilitate documentation of sampling, field-testing and bioassessment training activities associated with the DEP SOPs. These forms are incorporated into the DEP QA Rule, Chapter 62-160, F.A.C., and are effective as of 4/16/2018. NOTE: Use of some of these forms is required by specific DEP SOPs, while other forms are for optional use. The revision date for all forms listed below is January 2017.
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