Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:44:25 +0200Scientists work to convert muddy fish pond into clear lakehttps://english.radio.cz/scientists-work-convert-muddy-fish-pond-clear-lake-8617170© 2026 Radio Prague International In the high summer months, many water bodies are plagued by surface water bloom, a layer of organisms called cyanobacteria or blue-green algae, which thrive in water rich on phosphorus. Not only is water bloom unsightly but it can be potentially dangerous to people as the bacteria produce various toxins. Hydrobiologists from the city of Plzen are now trying to cut the bacteria off from their phosphorus supply and turn the largest fish breeding pond in Plzen into a crystal clear lake rife with predator fish and rich vegetation. encr@radio.cz (Cesky Rozhlas)webmaster@radio.cz (CRo Webmaster) https://english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/images/sinice1.jpg?timestamp=1591435053 Scientists work to convert muddy fish pond into clear lake https://english.radio.cz/scientists-work-convert-muddy-fish-pond-clear-lake-8617170 Radio Prague International Radio Prague International radio.prague.int@gmail.com clean 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9