Algal Bloom Project Report in Collaboration with John Hopkins University

 Project Title: Investigating Algal Bloom Dynamics in Gurgul Lake, Kamareddy, India

 Project Period: August 2021 - September 2022

Investigators:

     1.             Dr. Uzma Sultana

2.             Collaborators: John Hopkins University, USA

 Student Participants:

     3.             20 Students from TSWRDC, W Kamareddy

 Introduction:

 Algal blooms are rapid increases in the population of algae in aquatic ecosystems. While some algae are beneficial, excessive blooms can deplete oxygen levels and release harmful toxins, impacting water quality and aquatic life. This project aimed to investigate algal bloom. Gurgul Lake surrounding  Kamareddy was selected for the study. Foldscope was provided by John Hopkins university.

Methodology:

      1.             Sample Collection: Pond water samples were collected from Gurgul Lake.

2.             Microscopic Analysis: Samples were observed simultaneously under a light microscope.

3.             Blue-Green Red (BGR) Filter Analysis: Different aliquots (portions) of the samples were examined using a BGR filter. This filter allows researchers to distinguish between different algal groups based on their light absorption properties.

4.             Data Collection: Data on algal abundance and composition obtained through BGR filter analysis was uploaded to the project database.

 Results: