Algae are a diverse group of aquatic organisms that have the ability to conduct photosynthesis. ... "Since "algae" do not form a natural group that has descended from a common ancestor, ...

For several years, certain beaches in the Caribbean, Mexico, West Africa, and even French Guiana have been invaded by massive ...

The National Park Service detected the presence of cyanotoxins in Antelope Canyon, in concentrations at the high end of safe ...

An unfamiliar species of algae is causing dramatic algal blooms in St. Johns County, officials for the St. Johns River Water Management District and St. Johns Riverkeeper said Thursday. But officia… ...

The new type of algae forms into mats and has been found along the Columbia River. Experts said can be just as toxic blue-green algae blooms often found on lakes.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A new federal report says more people and animals, including beloved pets, are getting sick from exposure to toxic algae that forms in natural waterbodies across the country.

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Unlike algae blooms, health officials said, benthic algal mats don't affect the clarity of the water, making them harder to spot. Also, both forms of algae may or may not be toxic at any given time.

Unlike algae blooms, health officials said, benthic algal mats don't affect the clarity of the water, making them harder to spot. Also, both forms of algae may or may not be toxic at any given time.

Unlike algae blooms, health officials said, benthic algal mats don't affect the clarity of the water, making them harder to spot. Also, both forms of algae may or may not be toxic at any given time.