There’s nothing like jumping into a nice cool lake on a hot summer day, but state officials say nobody should be jumping into Pelican Lake near Watertown anytime soon… Continue reading Toxic Algae Shows Up In Pelican Lake
Daily Archives: June 12, 2014
PORTLAND: Toxic algae continues to pose a health risk
ALGAL toxins found in Portland Harbour continue to pose a health risk after high levels were found in scallops tested off the South Dorset coast… Continue reading PORTLAND: Toxic algae continues to pose a health risk
Warning over killer blue-green algae in Cumbrian lake
Toxins from the algae can kill wild animals, livestock and pets. Lake District National Park Authority guidelines say the algae can cause rashes on humans after skin contact and illness if swallowed… Continue reading Warning over killer blue-green algae in Cumbrian lake
Modern Water Adds To Algal Toxin Product Range
LONDON (Alliance News) – Modern Water PLC Thursday said it has launched six new products in its EnvioGard algal toxin product range, which aims to detect the poisonous toxins in water which can position aquatic life and be harmful to humans if left untreated… Continue reading Modern Water Adds To Algal Toxin Product Range
Color of the Week: Spirulina Blue
Just a few months ago, FDA approved spirulina as a natural source of coloring for, among many food applications, ice creams and frozen desserts. Here’s spirulina at work in a blue ice cream. The nutrient-rich bacterium is especially rich in pigmented compounds called… Continue reading Color of the Week: Spirulina Blue
Ajax sewage treatment plant issue requires urgency
Ajax’s algae problem is an issue of provincial importance and whichever party forms the government after today’s election, it needs to be addressed as soon as possible… Continue reading Ajax sewage treatment plant issue requires urgency
Allma enters microalgae ingredients market
Allma Natural Benefits, a supplier of microalgae based in Portugal, has launched Chlorella, a microalgae powder, free from contaminants and rich in phytonutrients, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
Chlorella is grown in an Algafarm production unit in Leiria, Portugal in… Continue reading Allma enters microalgae ingredients market
Nation takes ‘green route’ via biofuel research project
[Qatar] A Qatar University ( QU )-initiated research project on the use of biofuel sourced from indigenous natural resources places the country at the forefront of the search for diversified, renewable, and environment-friendly energy. Continue reading Nation takes ‘green route’ via biofuel research project
Roquette’s New Microalgae Facility Increases Food Application Potential
LESTREM, France–(Business Wire)–Roquette, a global leader in processing plant-based raw materials (corn, wheat, potatoes, peas and microalgae) introduces a production unit dedicated to microalgae at its industrial site in Lestrem (Pas de Calais, France)… Continue reading Roquette’s New Microalgae Facility Increases Food Application Potential