The British Veterinary Association (BVA) said the warm weather brought with it an increased risk of toxic blue-green algae growth, which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pe ...

Blue-green algae are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in Connecticut’s lakes, ponds and rivers. When they interact with hot temperatures, sunlight and high nutrient levels, it causes the ...

An alga that threatens freshwater ecosystems and is toxic to vertebrates has a sneaky way of ensuring its success: It ...

Toxic Algae treatment begins on Lake Wateree, in the SC Midlands, near Winnsboro. The algae has been growing for decades and could become ‘catastrophic’ ...

ITHACA, N.Y. - An alga that threatens freshwater ecosystems and is toxic to vertebrates has a sneaky way of ensuring its success: It suppresses the growth of algal competitors by releasing chemicals ...

LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes. The ...

A tiny, obscure animal often sold as aquarium food has been quietly protecting our planet from global warming by undertaking an epic migration, according to new research. These "unsung heroes" called ...

The concerning sample was taken earlier this week from Racy Point in St. Johns County, west of Elkton and north of Hastings. Many types of blue-green algae can produce toxins, according to the ...

The Florida Department of Health's Palm Beach County office has issued an advisory regarding the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee near Pahokee. The algae was located May 7 in the ...

Blue-green algae is a toxic substance commonly found in still or slow-moving freshwater during warmer months. In some cases, exposure to blue-algae can be fatal.

State health and wildlife officials are warning Kansans to be cautious at a number of lakes this summer as blue-green algae blooms continue to pose health risks for both people and animals.

Blue-green algae is a type of bacteria known as cyanobacteria, and in many cases, it isn’t visible to the naked eye.