You can now see Florida's gross algae problem from space

Florida's truly disgusting algae problem has escalated to the point that you can now spot the growing mass from space.

Nasa's Landsat 8 satellite captured the picture of Lake Okeechobee above on July 2. As you can see, the blue-green algae bloom has spread to the point that it now covers a good portion of the lake. 

Algae blooms are common during summertime for Lake Okeechobee, but this most recent outbreak represents a major increase in the amount generated.

The blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, contain toxins that are highly dangerous to humans. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, and liver failure.