Researchers carrying out a study at Hervey Bay have discovered toxic algae species that can cause fatal food poisoning, ...

When the summer sun shines and temperatures climb, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce harmful algal blooms. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reminded people this week that some ...

Blue-green (cyanobacterial) algal blooms may contain toxins or other noxious chemicals that can pose harmful health risks. People or animals may become sick if exposed to these blooms. In extreme ...

Masterton’s Henley Lake has been closed to recreational users due to high levels of toxic algae. The lake is home to waka ama ...

Cyanobacteria thrive in warm, sunny lakes and ponds that contain excess nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients derived from fertiliser, manure and sewage. When conditions are right, cyanobacteria multiply ...

Red tide is a naturally-occuring toxic algal bloom in Florida and the Gulf and can be harmful to people and animals.

CONCORDIA, Argentina - First a river ran blood red. Now Argentina’s beloved giant rodent, the capybara, has been coated in ...

A prolonged red tide in 2018 lasted over 10 months. During this period red tide was extreme, killing thousands of fish in ...