[USA] Studies of the health hazards of toxic algae blooms have focused largely on the danger of direct contact with contaminated Continue reading New study raises concern about airborne exposure to toxic algae blooms
Category Archives: Fresh water algal bloom
Freshwater algae bloom is commonly caused by a type of photosynthetic bacteria called cyanobacteria.
NAA workshop: What’s the best way to rid America of toxic algae?
[USA] Growing anxiety over America’s toxic algae problem has spurred a niche industry of entrepreneurial businesses focused on Continue reading NAA workshop: What’s the best way to rid America of toxic algae?
Three dogs suffer seizures and die after swimming in pond contaminated with toxic blue-green algae in North Carolina
[USA] Two North Carolina dog owners are raising awareness of the dangers of blue-green algae after their beloved canines were killed Continue reading Three dogs suffer seizures and die after swimming in pond contaminated with toxic blue-green algae in North Carolina
Naturally occurring filamentous algae is important component of lake ecology
[Global] Many of us have experienced it: a nice summer day on the lake spoiled by the seemingly overnight appearance of a greenish-brown sludge
Continue reading Naturally occurring filamentous algae is important component of lake ecology
Marinette Campus professor researches possible link between environmental exposure to algae and Alzheimer’s
[USA] You wouldn’t think that a professor whose work mainly focuses on dry, arid landscapes would have much relevance to life Continue reading Marinette Campus professor researches possible link between environmental exposure to algae and Alzheimer’s
Rainfall after drought caused explosion of cyanobacteria populations
[Brazil, Netherlands] The first rains after a long period of drought this summer washed so much fertiliser into the surface water, Continue reading Rainfall after drought caused explosion of cyanobacteria populations
Blue green algae dogs warning: What does blue green algae look like, is it dangerous?
[UK] Blue-green algae is currently a major health risk as high summer temperatures encourage growth of the toxic plant. Continue reading Blue green algae dogs warning: What does blue green algae look like, is it dangerous?
Planktothrix and microcystis: Not all algae are the same
[USA] Not all algae are the same, says Bowling Green State University biology professor George Bullerjahn. Here are a few Continue reading Planktothrix and microcystis: Not all algae are the same
UF researchers find way to possibly reduce harmful algae
[USA] After about 20 years, researchers from UF and the Palatka-based St. Johns River Water Management District may have found a Continue reading UF researchers find way to possibly reduce harmful algae
Ashland University lecture to focus on algal blooms
[USA] The next event in the Ashland University Environmental Lecture Series, with a theme of “Ohio’s North Coast,” will be a Continue reading Ashland University lecture to focus on algal blooms