Most algae blooms are harmless, however blue-green algae, when present in high concentrations, can produce toxins. Blue-green algae are found throughout Minnesota, but thrive particularly in warm ...

The fallout came from four days of smoke. Results of immediate testing in Elkhorn Slough by scientists from the Moss Landing Marine Lab indicate an alarming increase in trace elements found in the ...

It's a classic tale of nature finding a way. An invasive species of crab was threatening an entire ecosystem in Monterey County's Elkhorn Slough—until an unexpected hero stepped in. And ...

In freshwater environments such as lakes, ponds and streams, a cyanobacterium known as Microcystis aeruginosa is responsible for most toxic harmful algal bloom episodes. While most efforts on ...

In 2017, Abagold, an aquaculture facility in Walker Bay, Hermanus, was hit by an algal bloom that it was not prepared for. Millions of abalone in the Walker Bay area were killed as numbers of ...

Languages: English. A "red tide" algae bloom off the coast of Florida has sparked concern, with several counties issuing health alerts and some environmentalists calling on Governor Ron DeSantis ...

Satellite images have revealed a massive algal bloom and red floodwaters to the north of WA’s Pilbara coast in the wake of Severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia. Port Hedland and surrounding areas of WA ...

Researchers say chlorine in combination with ultraviolet light works to degrade deadly toxins created by harmful algae blooms in drinking water. Treatment plants use a combination of tools to keep ...

The bill focuses on advancing scientific understanding of harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, which are critical issues impacting water quality, marine life, and public health. It establishes action ...

Researchers with the University of Cincinnati have examined two such tools in addressing a toxin produced by harmful algae blooms, which are becoming increasingly common in waters around the world.