Blue-green algae are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in Connecticut’s lakes, ponds and rivers. When they interact with hot temperatures, sunlight and high nutrient levels, it causes the ...

An alga that threatens freshwater ecosystems and is toxic to vertebrates has a sneaky way of ensuring its success: It ...

LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes. The ...

The summer heatwave is already having a major effect on water quality in Durham Region, with the region issuing a Blue-Green Algae Advisory for the eastern shore of Lake Scugog Monday. Half of the ...

The summer heatwave is already having a major effect on water quality in Durham Region, with the region issuing a Blue-Green Algae Advisory for the eastern shore of Lake Scugog Monday. Half of the ...

From parvovirus and the signs of heat stroke to blue-green algae and vaccinations, Dr. Cathy Dick, a wellness veterinarian ...

The surface temperature in the western basin of Lake Erie is currently 26 C, and in some places, it’s more than 30 C, ...

Blue-green algae blooms thrive in lakes and ponds, and can produce harmful cyanotoxins.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation states that Harmful Algae Blooms, or HABs, happen in freshwater, including lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, and are characterized by large ...

The toxins produced by blue-green algae can interfere with your dog’s liver function, and in some cases, exposure to these toxins can be fatal or cause serious lasting health problems.

The Florida Department of Health's Palm Beach County office has issued an advisory regarding the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee near Pahokee. The algae was located May 7 in the ...