We’re right in the thick of summer, and many areas have been experiencing heatwaves. Dozens of people have been hospitalized across North America in recent days, and people are being urged to keep ...

The toxic algae is sometimes detected in Canberra's waterways, including Lake Ginninderra, where a dog died after swimming. The ACT government has posted warning signs, but the small beach at the edge ...

Harmful algal blooms in freshwater lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams generally consist of visible patches of cyanobacteria or blue-green algae. Cyanobacteria are naturally present in low numbers in ...

MARTINEZ, Calif. (KGO) -- The City of Martinez is warning people about an algae bloom at the local marina. Officials are worried it could be harmful to people, pets and wildlife. The warning signs are ...

Town officials have issued a public health advisory after a blue-green algae bloom known as cyanobacteria has been found in the Brookline Reservoir. “These blooms can produce toxins that may pose ...

Authorities are testing after reports surfaced of toxic blue-green algae blooms at two Lake Tahoe beaches. The investigation began shortly after a woman posted a video on TikTok where she claimed her ...

Researchers at McGill University have identified bacteria that can indicate whether a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom ...

INDIANTOWN, Fla. (CBS12) — Another toxic blue-green algae bloom has been detected in the C-44 Canal near Indiantown, raising concerns for nearby residents and animals due to the potential health ...

GUNNISON, Colo. (KREX) – Harmful algae were discovered in the Blue Mesa Reservoir water, the National Park Service announced Monday. NPS staff’s latest testing showed concentrations of blue-green ...

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a powerful new method to detect harmful blue-green algae in freshwater lakes. Their method, which involves advanced mass spectrometry ...