Algae blooms make a pond's surface shine in mesmerizing green hues. But if the microorganisms responsible are cyanobacteria, they can also release toxins that harm humans and wildlife alike. A team ...

Lake Norman is looking more colorful these days. Bright green, deep red and milky blue algae is blooming in northern parts of the lake — but these bright colors don’t bring good news. More than 80 ...

The first NOAA seasonal outlook points to a moderate bloom after heavy April runoff pushed up phosphorus loads in the Maumee ...

PROVO, Utah (KTVX) — With the warmer months finally upon us, you may be heading out to enjoy the bodies of water and reservoirs around you. Unfortunately, the warmer temperatures and abundant sunlight ...

After a brutal spring of toxic algae blooms turning some sea lions into sick, snarling seaside hazards, anxious beachgoers can breathe a sigh of relief as experts say the worst of the poisoning is ...

This is the fourth consecutive year a lethal algae bloom has occurred along the Southern California coast, fueled by an upwelling of nutrient-rich waters from the deep ocean. Research teams are ...

Health officials in Massachusetts are spreading the word about harmful blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, in lakes and ponds around the state. In Plymouth, the public health ...

State environmental officials have confirmed mats of the "hairy green" algae in the lake this year, including a 55-acre site ...

While algae is naturally-occurring, certain conditions can turn it into a harmful algal bloom that can be fatal to humans and ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. PROVO, Utah (KTVX) — With the warmer months ...