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'No bathing' advice notice removed as Portstewart Strand returns to 'green level'

Portstewart Strand has returned to ‘green level’ on Tuesday, November 4, following recent discovery of blue green algae blooms in the bathing water.

Why are Alaska’s rivers turning bright orange? Scientists have a theory.

The dramatic shift is a warning sign—and scientists say the changes that aren't yet visible to the naked eye are just as ...
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Homeowner alarmed after noticing unexpected side effect of landscaping feature: 'Any ideas on how to remedy this?'

"Going to try some." Homeowner alarmed after noticing unexpected side effect of landscaping feature: 'Any ideas on how to ...

Bacteria that could provide an early warning of blue-green algae toxicity identified

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