Adolf, Jason E.2025-10-082025-10-082025-06-04https://hdl.handle.net/10929/149296The objective of this project was to increase our understanding of cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (HABs) in NJ lakes, addressing a core need in the state to understand the environmental conditions driving the formation of HABs. Here, the focus was on coastal lakes, principally Deal Lake (and the hydrologically linked Sunset Lake) in Monmouth County, NJ. Coastal lakes differ from other NJ lakes in that they have a connection to the ocean. Two important consequences of this are (1) coastal lakes have higher salinity and conductivity than typical inland lakes, and (2) coastal lakes discharge at ocean bathing beaches, potentially delivering cyanobacteria plumes and their toxins when HABs are present in the lake. A combination of traditional and innovative genomics-based techniques were used to examine water quality and HAB dynamics, as well as their relationship to upper trophic level community structure.en-USThe organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.New JerseyAlgal blooms - Environmental aspects - New JerseyTechnical Report