[USA] Friday Harbor Labs (FHL) scientists are helping a team of international investigators on the trail of several new harmful algal Continue reading The search for the dinoflagellate Azadinium, to protect shellfish safety in the Pacific Northwest
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Could algae be destroying our brains?
[Global] After years of research in more than six countries, ethno botanist Dr. Paul Cox has discovered a tiny organism found in algae Continue reading Could algae be destroying our brains?
Iowa State University researchers receive EPA grant to study harmful algal blooms in Iowa lakes
[USA] Iowa State University researchers received a $760,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to study overgrowths Continue reading Iowa State University researchers receive EPA grant to study harmful algal blooms in Iowa lakes
Modern harmful algae study centre opens
[Chile] The Institute of Fishing Development (IFOP) opened a modern centre for studies of harmful algae in Puerto Montt, in Continue reading Modern harmful algae study centre opens
NOAA creates future tech to fight off Erie algae
[USA] It will take decades to really solve Lake Erie’s algal problems. But the technology of tomorrow is rolling out of an Ann Arbor lab Continue reading NOAA creates future tech to fight off Erie algae
NOAA awards $1.7M for harmful algal bloom research to protect public health from toxins in shellfish
[USA] NOAA has announced nine research grants will go to organizations around the country seeking to better understand and Continue reading NOAA awards $1.7M for harmful algal bloom research to protect public health from toxins in shellfish
Research Laboratory Assistant on portable detection systems for microalgal toxins
[Portugal] International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) is seeking seeking a Research Laboratory Assistant on portable Continue reading Research Laboratory Assistant on portable detection systems for microalgal toxins
‘It’s depressing’: How blue green algae is taking over Alberta’s lakes
[Canada] An Edmonton conservationist fears the growth of blue green algae blooms will spell the ecological death of Alberta’s lakes. Continue reading ‘It’s depressing’: How blue green algae is taking over Alberta’s lakes
Robotic underwater lab helps track Lake Erie water toxins
[USA] A new device has been deployed in Lake Erie to detect toxins that could threaten city water supplies. Continue reading Robotic underwater lab helps track Lake Erie water toxins
Health director provides clarification on algae/ALS connection
[USA] Following a release from the Lake Zoar Authority (LZA) appearing in The Newtown Bee’s May 26 issue that generated some Continue reading Health director provides clarification on algae/ALS connection