Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a powerful new method to detect harmful blue-green algae in ...

Blue-green algae, which can be highly toxic to humans and animals, can be present year-round but it’s much more likely in the summer months for a variety of reasons.

Experts have issued an urgent warning to dog owners after a toxic algae was found to be deadly to pets. The blue green algae blooms over lakes and rivers, giving water a green colour and a musty ...

With higher temperatures there is a higher risk of encountering toxic blue-green algae in lakes, ponds and rivers. These harmful algal blooms can pose serious health risks to both humans and pets ...

In a recent viral video, a woman’s dog died after swimming in a lake. Here’s how to keep yourself and your pets safe from toxic blue-green algae.

Blue-green algae blooms can produce toxins that are harmful to humans, pets, and aquatic animals. In 2005 a toxic green algae bloom in the St. Johns River was so extensive it was called “The ...

Officials say "blue-green algae" isn't a type of algae, but a type of toxic bacteria. A rapid increase in the growth of an algae is called a bloom.

UPDATED: July 12, 2024 at 9:18 AM MDT Two Denver area lakes are closed indefinitely after health officials found toxic levels of blue-green algae in the water.

Members of the Toxic Blue-Green Algae Task Force and the Department of Environmental Protection met on Wednesday to continue the conversation about the issues seen across the state of Florida.