Health officials have cleared a Caloosahatchee canal after a toxin-producing algae bloom was found. The bloom contained cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, which can release harmful toxins.

New studies show how algae grows on ice and snow, creating “dark zones” that exacerbate melting in the consequential region. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey On snow it’s green or red. On ice it’s a brownish ...

Harmful blooms of algae – from toxic “red tides” to sprawling green slicks – are becoming an increasingly familiar sight in waters around the world. These outbreaks are more than an eyesore. They can ...

Rising temperatures, increasing nutrients, and changing currents could all be factors in the algae expansion. Algae blooms are expanding across the world's oceans. The first global study of floating ...

A potentially toxic bloom of blue-green algae has been spotted in Lake Monroe, in Volusia County, and health officials are warning people to stay out of the water. The algae was seen in the center of ...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) cautions the public about the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in the center of Lake Monroe. With ...

Scientists have uncovered how marine algae protect themselves from too much sunlight while still capturing the energy they need to survive. The findings could help guide the design of more resilient ...

Red drift algae, also known as macroalgae, has been washing up on some Southwest Florida beaches. Despite its appearance and smell, this type of algae is not toxic and is a natural part of the coastal ...

Algae is a ubiquitous feature in waterways throughout the globe, including western North America. Slippery, green epilithic algae is a familiar sight on river rocks. Toxic blue-green ...

Snow isn't always white; algae can make it look green, red, or orange, and scientists are trying to understand how and why these colorful patches appear. Quick question. What color is snow? If you ...

Winter’s freeze-thaw cycle is brutal on roads, and fixing the damage costs billions every year. Cracking asphalt, frost heaves, and potholes are more than just annoyances for drivers and pedestrians.

Cyanobacteria, micro- and macroalgae produce an infinite number of molecules, many of which have properties beneficial to health. They can relieve pain, alleviate inflammation, or boost our microbiome ...