The BriefPolk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes.The Department of ...

If you have plans to go out there, officials recommend looking for thick green algae on the surface. If seen, experts say, do not swim in the area or allow your pets to swim or drink the water.

Severe algal growth has resulted in thick green mats along the surface and algae clinging to anything that will provide a foothold in the pool.

Blue-green algae, scientifically known as cyanobacteria, are naturally occurring but can produce dangerous toxins under certain conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Lake Wylie Marine Commission lyngbya treatment for algae dangerous for pet, human contact on NC and South Carolina lake at York County.

The city of Colorado Springs has closed Prospect Lake in Memorial Park, effective immediately and until further notice because of what's presumed to be blue-green algae.

An international team of scientists (including experts from Harvard University) have described a carbon dioxide-hungry algae nicknamed “Chonkus.” This carbon-hungry algae could help sequester ...

Small organisms might offer big improvements in biopharmaceuticals. That’s the case with Spirulina, a family of blue-green algae that are usually less than a millimeter long. These microbes ...

Oregon Health Authority lifted its warning regarding potentially harmful blue-green algae blooms at Fern Ridge Reservoir.

Plants need nitrogen. But too much nitrogen can fuel explosive growth of toxic blue-green algae in our waterways. Here's what you should know.

Blue-green algae will follow sunlight and nutrients by floating to the surface, where they can form thick scum layers or matts and the surface may look bubbly or frothy.

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