Algae and water fleas in lakes: Light color influences food webs

Phytoplankton is an important component of the food-web and is predated by a wide variety of aquatic organisms, such as water fleas, copepods and fish. These microscopic algae also play a crucial role ...

Toxic algae still a danger in Columbia, Snake rivers, despite cooler temps

Despite cooling temperatures, toxic algae continues to be found in the Columbia River in the Tri-Cities and nearby in the ...

‘One of the worst in years’: Toxic bacteria outbreak poses new challenge prior to the Head of the Charles

As rowers prepare for the iconic Head of the Charles regatta, it's not just other boats they're dodging on the water — it's ...

Key regulator for microalgae's adaptation to low-CO₂ environments identified

Marine microalgae are vital drivers of Earth's carbon cycle, contributing approximately half of the planet's global primary ...

Harmful algae blooms found in three more New Mexico lakes

The New Mexico Environment Department issued a warning visitors to use caution at certain lakes around New Mexico due to the formation of harmful algae blooms. NMED said ...
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Stay out of the water: Algae bloom advisories in effect for Pontoosuc Lake and Richmond Pond

As chilly weather sweeps through the Berkshires, officials say to avoid Pontoosuc Lake and Richmond Pond. Both bodies of ...