High-starch algae are important in biofuel production, as a feed supplement in agriculture and as an efficient way to bind ...

Florida's Lake Okeechobee is essential for water management but faces harmful algal blooms, which thrive in warm, nutrient-rich waters. Daily vertical migration enables them to survive in turbid ...

World Expo opens on Sunday with host Japan aiming to bring humanity together, despite global turmoil and tepid public enthusiasm for the six-month event showcasing innovation as well as Hello Kitty in ...

The presence of blue-green algae in Martray Lough near Ballygawley is "disheartening", the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) has said. With the recent good weather ...

While the exact cause remains a mystery, many suspect that the Dunaliella salina microalgae is responsible for its striking color. Dubbed “Door to Hell,” Darvaza Gas Crater may leave your jaw dropped ...

0:49 Toxic algae may be behind sea lion attacks in California A toxic algae has led to an uptick in sea lion attacks on beachgoers in Southern California, according to experts in the area.

CEO John Warner said part of the problem is animals are eating fish that have consumed algae containing a toxin called domoic acid. "It's a neurological toxin. It affects their brains. They're ...

With a recent bloom of toxic algae, beachgoers in coastal North County have been seeing dead or sick sea lions, dolphins and other marine life washed ashore over the last few weeks. The city of ...

As the City of Bloomington continues to address water quality, it will temporarily make the switch of its water source to Lake Bloomington as Evergreen Lake is treated for algae. The switch is ...

The Ministry of Water and Environment has attributed the foul smell coming from Lake Victoria to growth of algae, which it says releases nutrients it absorbs for its growth back into the lake ...