HABs emerge from the rapid growth of algae or cyanobacteria — also known as blue-green algae, according to the CDC. "HAB events of public health concern are primarily caused by microalgae (e.g ...

Here’s how it works. The oldest green algae preserved in three dimensions may hint that plants originated earlier than previously believed. The fossils are older than 541 million years ...

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County has issued its first blue-green algae health alert in nearly two years for the St. Johns River, according to its website. Friday the department ...

Freshwater blue-green algae blooms are "not all bad, and they're also pretty to look at," but a Waterloo region researcher is also reminding people that they could be "lethal to humans." ...

As glorious as Alberta summers can be, they come with their own set of problems, like blue-green algae. Unfortunately for eager campers and swimmers, the blooms — which happen every year ...

Can't see the map? Open in a new browser. Blue-green algae are types of bacteria called cyanobacteria. They can be blue, bright green, brown or red, and can have a strong odor similar to rotting ...

The two most common algal blooms in Arizona are blue-green and golden algae. Blue-green algal blooms produce toxins or poisons that can make people and pets sick upon contact with the water ...

Blue-green algae often forms in stagnant areas of shallow water and “looks like paint” while floating on the water’s surface, Seabert said. It’s fueled by hot weather and high levels of ...

Microcystis, a type of cyanobacteria commonly called blue-green algae seen above under high magnification, can bloom in ...

GREEN LAKE, Wis. (WBAY) - Be cautious and watch for harmful blue-green algae when you head out to the lake. Public health officials in Green Lake County are warning that harmful algae was detected ...

With boating, fishing and swimming sure to be popular activities for this Labor Day weekend in Jacksonville, residents and visitors are advised to be wary of blue-green algae. The Florida ...

Gerry Darby from Lough Neagh partnership says he is "not surprised" by the return of the blue-green algae Blue-green algae has been detected in Lough Neagh for the first time in 2025, the Northern ...