Algal blooms can seem to appear overnight. A stretch of ocean that looked clear days earlier can suddenly appear discolored and sometimes pose risks to ecosystems and human health. But scientists say ...

Cyanobacteria, commonly called toxic blue-green algae, has spread across more than half of Lake Okeechobee, Florida’s largest ...

A new study reveals harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie produce a wider range of toxins than previously known. These newly discovered compounds, called cyanopeptides, have shown toxicity to human cells ...

Algal blooms in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., have long been a visible public nuisance. When the pool turned green again on June 15, less than two weeks after President ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MANTUA, Utah (ABC4) — A harmful algae bloom has been reported at Mantua Reservoir. The bloom is producing high levels of dangerous ...

Scientists predict a moderate harmful algal bloom for western Lake Erie for the fifth consecutive year. The Maumee River is a primary source of phosphorus, a key nutrient that fuels the algae growth.

Residents are advised to avoid contact with the water, and to keep pets and livestock away from visible blooms. Blue-green algae blooms are common in Florida's freshwater, especially during warmer ...