Algae Bloom Sighting Report

Have you recently spotted an algal bloom while you've been out enjoying Maryland's waters? If so, you can now report it online. Please take a few minutes to fill out a simple form and your report will be sent to a Maryland Department of Natural Resources expert.

Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

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Sighting Details

Please fill in the details of the bloom that you sighted, providing as much detail as possible.

Date of Bloom * Format: mm/dd/yyyy

Bloom Location *

Latitude (if known)

Longitude (if known)

Bloom Color *

Bloom Description *

Did you get a picture of the bloom?

Wildlife / Fish Impact

Were there any dead fish, birds, crabs or other animals in the area of the bloom?

Algae Bloom Sighting Report

Contact Information

Sighting Details

Wildlife / Fish Impact

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