By Matthew Lee ‘21 Algal blooms are known for their ability to turn an entire body of water a different color. These periodic blooms harm humans, marine species, and aquatic ecosystems. One such species is the benthic dinoflagellate Ostreopsis ovata, most prevalent in the Mediterranean Sea. It has been observed that Ostreopsis may be vulnerable to allelopathic,  or germination- inhibiting, chemicals produced by diatoms, single-celled … Continue reading Diatom Filtrates are Killing Machines