On clear days in Hartbeespoort, South Africa, satellite images often reveal a reservoir with shades of deep blue interrupted ...

Algae is a ubiquitous feature in waterways throughout the globe, including western North America. Slippery, green epilithic ...

Last year, when three dogs died from toxic algae poisoning, the news spread quickly. Pet owners were worried about their animals’ safety. To make the issue more complicated, the type of algae that can ...

After three dogs died from toxic algae poisoning from a North Carolina pond, dog owners are worried about algae blooms. The dogs had seizures shortly after taking a dip in a pond to cool off. Within a ...

You may have seen pictures of blue, glowing beaches under a dark sky. This glow is called bioluminescence. It is emitted by tiny organisms called bioluminescent algae that live in the water.

Snow isn't always white; algae can make it look green, red, or orange, and scientists are trying to understand how and why these colorful patches appear.

Brown algae is a common problem in many fish tanks, especially those that have been recently set up. It’s not dangerous to fish but can turn your beautiful aquarium into an ugly mess. This slimy layer ...

“Life’s a beach.” That’s what they say. This is a species of an oceanic, or “marine,” algae. It is indeed one of the many species of “seaweeds”, a very non-technical term, but a term that is useful.

It’s not just tourists who invade Florida in the summer. The colorfully named, obnoxious – and sometimes deadly – microorganisms known as red tide and blue green algae also take advantage of the ...

Over the past few decades, algae have shown significant potential as a reservoir for diverse bioactive compounds possessing various biological activities. This has expanded their use across various ...