ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s hard for beachgoers to ignore the foul-smelling, seaweed-like algae washing ashore in Florida. But what exactly is it, and what’s its purpose? 1. Sargassum floats in island-like ...

This year, the severity of toxic algae in lakes has decreased in the Inland Empire. Two lakes — Lake Elsinore and Big Bear Lake — have been hit by the algae known as cyanobacteria once again, but this ...

With summer fast approaching, toxic algal blooms are beginning to pop up at Inland Empire lakes, posing a threat to people and their pets. The blooms of cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae ...

A number of Minnesota cities have reported blue-green algae blooms this summer, causing the temporary closing of some beaches. Blue-green algae is bacteria that can be toxic for both humans and pets. ...

Algae is really good for you. Besides being about 60% solid protein and chock full of vitamins, researchers have also found that it can boost your immune system and even help you exercise longer. But ...

Recently the Duval County Health Department issued a health alert for toxic blue-green algae in the St. Johns River. The cause of the bloom has been attributed to excess nutrients in the river, ...

Health officials in Massachusetts are spreading the word about harmful blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, in lakes and ponds around the state. In Plymouth, the public health ...

1. Sargassum floats in island-like masses that don’t attach to the seafloor. Once it washes ashore, it’s referred to as beach wrack. 2. Researchers said 2023 could have the largest sargassum bloom ...

It’s hard for beachgoers to ignore the foul-smelling, seaweed-like algae washing ashore in Florida. But what exactly is it, and what’s its purpose? 2. Researchers said 2023 could have the largest ...