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Toxic blue-green algae may be blooming in 3 Polk County lakes
LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes. The ...
Clean-up of toxic algae begins on Lake Wateree as infestation gets ‘worse and worse’
Toxic Algae treatment begins on Lake Wateree, in the SC Midlands, near Winnsboro. The algae has been growing for decades and could become ‘catastrophic’ ...
Harmful algae blooms have secret to success over other algaes—manipulating its environment
An alga that threatens freshwater ecosystems and is toxic to vertebrates has a sneaky way of ensuring its success: It ...
Warning and poisoning symptoms as deadly blue-green algae cases rise
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 a concern in Connecticut’s lakes and ponds
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 ...
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Harmful algae blooms have secret to success over other algaes
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 ...