The first thing that comes to mind when you think of algae might be pond scum or that greenish stuff that collects on the surface of underused pools. But did you know there are several other types of ...

Algae is already commonly used in cosmetics, skin care, and a bunch of other industries as a thickening agent. But now, certain types of algae—like spirulina—are being treated like trendy ingredients ...

The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County (DOH-Osceola) cautions the public about the presence of harmful blue-green ...

EAST TEXAS (KLTV/KTRE) - If you own a pond, you may be starting to remove algae from your water. That’s why the Texas A&M AgriLife office in Angelina County wants you to know the types of algae to ...

Let’s take a few moments to think about algae. The green slimy stuff that accumulates on the surface of lakes is Earth’s unsung hero, responsible for producing at least half of the oxygen we breathe ...

MINNEAPOLIS --The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board says Thursday a blue-green algae bloom has been found in Lake Harriet. While algae blooms are usually not harmful, MPRB says the algae bloom on ...

SEATTLE — Summertime means sunshine, warm weather, and a greater chance for algae blooms across western Washington. Several recent blooms this year sparked regional attention. How can you tell which ...

A “red tide” is a type of harmful algal bloom, or HAB. It happens when algae grow so much in an area of the ocean that it discolors the water, often with a reddish or reddish-brown color. These red ...

A team of evolutionary biologists and ecologists has a new idea for how scientists should classify algae species. FSU Assistant Professor of Biological Science Sophie McCoy and her team are proposing ...