In a region striped and spotted with waterways, harmful algae blooms are a fact of life. Yet we still know little about how they affect us, especially over time. Scientists are working to change that.
Toxic red algae blooms in Florida have spread to metropolitan counties on the state's east coast, triggering large-scale beach closures and fears of a plunge in the tourist economy. WEST PALM BEACH, ...
The National Trust said potentially toxic blue-green algae had been found at Portstewart and Castlerock. Sampling on Wednesday "confirmed" algae at Castlerock and "suspected blue-green algae" at ...
Toxic blue-green algae in Lough Neagh has potentially begun to wake up again already, with two confirmed reports since the start of 2024. Last summer, it brought the largest freshwater lake in ...
The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau River above Waiau Bridge. People should avoid the area ...
The Lake Lanier Association is warning those who venture into the lake about potentially harmful algal blooms, which can produce toxins that make people and animals sick.