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- 1NOAA robot lab probed Lake Erie toxic algae in 2021▼In 2021, NOAA sent a robot lab beneath Lake Erie’s toxic algae and got water-safety readings in under two
In 2021, NOAA deployed an underwater robotic laboratory beneath Lake Erie's toxic algae blooms, delivering water-safety readings in under two hours. The system allows researchers to monitor harmful algal blooms in near real time, helping officials assess risks to drinking water and recreation far faster than traditional boat-based sampling allows.