[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
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Orbital view of algal blooms in Lake Erie
[USA] On September 26, 2017, the Operational Land Imager (OLI) on the Landsat 8 satellite captured these natural-color images of a Continue reading Orbital view of algal blooms in Lake Erie
Dissecting an algal bloom
[USA] A new U.S. Geological Survey study that looked at the extensive harmful algal bloom that plagued Florida last year found Continue reading Dissecting an algal bloom
Florida Tech to study toxic algae impact on dolphins
[USA] All those wild dolphins license plates could bring Florida scientists closer to figuring out just how much toxic algae a Continue reading Florida Tech to study toxic algae impact on dolphins
Study verifies toxin-producing algae in oyster pond
[USA] An undergraduate research project has verified concerns that a cyanobacterial algae bloom in Oyster Pond this summer emitted Continue reading Study verifies toxin-producing algae in oyster pond
Researcher at UT gets grant to study algal toxin filtration
[USA] A University of Toledo researcher has received a $224,937 grant to help make filters at conventional water-treatment plants, Continue reading Researcher at UT gets grant to study algal toxin filtration
Toxic blue-green algae adapt to rising CO2
[Netherlands] A common type of blue-green algae is finding it easy to adapt to Earth’s rising CO2 levels, meaning blue-green algae — Continue reading Toxic blue-green algae adapt to rising CO2
Nitrogen triggers extra-toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie
[USA] Over the last 20 years, Lake Erie has been heaving up ever-larger blooms of cyanobacteria that are so toxic they shut down Toledo, Ohio’s drinking water system in 2014. Continue reading Nitrogen triggers extra-toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie
What color is your water? Research leads to answers, more questions
[USA] The open waters of Lake Erie are a little less of a scary blue-green this week as the microcystis cyanobacteria bloom west of West Sister Island is producing less toxic microsystin. Continue reading What color is your water? Research leads to answers, more questions
Contest pursues solution to algae, and the prizes are dollars, in millions
[USA] Calling all entrepreneurs: If you have what it takes to stop the world’s growing algae menace, you could win $10 million.
The unusual bounty is being offered by the Everglades Foundation of Palmetto Bay, Fla., near Miami. Continue reading Contest pursues solution to algae, and the prizes are dollars, in millions