What does the future hold for our lakes globally—clear waters or widespread algal blooms? A new study is the first to model and project algal blooms on a global scale under different socio-economic and climate scenarios. Conducted by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Wageningen University & Research, and NIOO-KNAW, the research offers new insights into how ecosystems may be affected and the role we play in shaping that future. What does the future hold for our lakes globally—clear waters or widespread algal blooms? A new study is the first to model and project algal blooms on a global scale under different socio-economic and climate scenarios. Conducted by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Wageningen University & Research, and NIOO-KNAW, the research offers new insights into how ecosystems may be affected and the role we play in shaping that future. Ecology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories