Skip to content viewer section. Temperature is generally considered as a key factor controlling algal bloom formation. Previous studies have indicated that the bloom-forming cyanobacteria Microcystis ...

U.S. Rep. Brian Mast sent the Army Corps a letter Monday, once again urging the agency to stop Lake Okeechobee discharges to ...

Dübendorf, 03.04.2025 - To predict toxic algal blooms, researchers from Eawag recommend a combination of species identification and chemical measurements. Now, a new study confirms that there is no ...

like Microcystis, are considered harmful algal blooms and can have severe impacts on human health, aquatic ecosystems and the economy. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...

The research identified cyanobacteria such as Dolichospermum, Microcystis and Planktothrix ... forming clouds of green algae known as cyanobacterial HABs. These blooms can release toxins into ...

For example, excessive growth of cyanobacteria, also called blue green algae, in water bodies causes harmful algal blooms. These algal blooms pose severe health risks to the users of these drinking ...

Five conservation organizations petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency today to set limits on the dangerous algae bloom toxins that now ... Waterkeeper’s work area have experienced microcystis ...

SAN DIEGO — A dangerous toxic algae bloom off the coast of San Diego is having a devastating effect on local wildlife. It's causing sea lions and, more recently, pelicans to become seriously ill ...

A toxic algae bloom is causing sea lions and other mammals and birds to become sick. Domoic acid toxicity is caused by ocean blooms of algae called Harmful Algal Blooms. The toxin causes neurological ...

March 31 (UPI) --An early toxic algae bloom off the coast of Southern California is killing or sickening hundreds of sea lions, dolphins and seabirds, while forcing rescuers to make tough choices ...