[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
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Category Archives: Fresh water algal bloom
Freshwater algae bloom is commonly caused by a type of photosynthetic bacteria called cyanobacteria.
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
IISD-ELA research shows nitrogen removal doesn’t decrease bloom size
[Canada] A study within a study that has been ongoing for almost half a century at the IISD-Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) Continue reading IISD-ELA research shows nitrogen removal doesn’t decrease bloom size
Scientists leading algae fight
[USA] Ohio State University’s algae researchers have launched yet another initiative to help the state track and study the dangerous Continue reading Scientists leading algae fight
Toxic algae: more deadly than cobra venom and delicious to your dog
[USA] It’s not just the heat that’s been worrying Dr Mark Heath these past summer nights. Continue reading Toxic algae: more deadly than cobra venom and delicious to your dog