Problems start to occur when certain types of algae grow rapidly and form mass blooms in our waterways. It can also happen in swimming pools, where they are one of the common reasons why the pool ...

There are basically four types of algae, based on their color: green, blue-green, red, and brown. Green and blue-green algae are found in freshwater as well as saltwater. Red and brown algae are found ...

On the right side of the cover, it is daytime—and we can see two kinds of algae in the water around the boat. One type is microalgae, which can only be seen with a microscope. Macroalgae, on the other ...

Researchers are newly documenting a community of algae that hang around just under the ice surface using samples collected by ...

But what if this nutrient-polluted water could be used to grow useful types of algae, wondered Peter Lammers, a microbiologist at Arizona State University. His previous research on algal biofuels had ...

Second, it’s important to select a supplement that contains the specific type of algae that best suits your needs. For example, spirulina is known for its high protein content, while chlorella ...

Without plants on land, humans could not live on Earth. From mosses to ferns to grasses to trees, plants are our food, fodder ...

Most of the 7,000 or so types of algae are not toxic, but in large amounts some forms can pollute lakes, rivers and streams. Algae vary in size from small, single-cell forms to giant sea kelp.

The blooms that produce the toxin result from a specific type of algae. Once the toxin is produced, smaller fish can eat the algae. Bigger animals like sea lions can then become sick from the ...