Why is this important?

Lake Atitlan, a landmark of Guatemalan cultural heritage and biodiversity, has been suffering from algal blooms since 2009, when the largest recorded algal bloom occurred, covering 40% of the lake.

Frequent algal blooms in this lake have become a major environmental issue in the country due to their negative economic, environmental, and social impacts.

Leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and satellite remote sensing, our project aims to inform authorities and decision-makers about when algal blooms are expected, so preventive measures can be enforced.

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Supported by National Geographic and Microsoft AI for Earth Innovation Grant

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