Harmful algal blooms, sometimes called HABs, occur when algae grow out of control. Algae are photosynthetic organisms that ...

When populations of tiny aquatic organisms called cyanobacteria (formerly known as blue-green algae) explode, their toxic ...

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.

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

A 28-year study of phytoplankton interactions in Chilean coastal waters found that salinity, more than temperature, ...

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

We now have millions of possibly leaking septic tanks along the shores and banks of our lakes, rivers and streams.

Harmful algal blooms, sometimes called HABs, occur when algae grow out of control. Algae are photosynthetic organisms that mostly live in water and rely on the sunlight for energy.

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 ...

There is an urgent societal need to retard the growth of harmful algae blooms that cause fish kills with disastrous consequences for our tourism economy, and to reduce the risk of liver cancer ...