Golden algae toxin blooms are responsible for fish deaths in Arizona lakes, with no reported human health impacts.

Researchers have found Gambierdiscus algae on the gills of the fish, and water and fish tissue tests found evidence of neurotoxins. “We just really want to connect that smoking gun,” says ...

Single-celled, microbial algae occur naturally in seawater all ... Microalgae can damage the gills of fish and shellfish, preventing them from breathing. This is the main cause of death.

Fish are dying in Arizona's Canyon and Saguaro lakes due to a "a golden algae toxin bloom." We're hearing from an ASU ...

The Arizona Game and Fish Department confirmed the presence of golden algae in Saguaro Lake in early February following a ...

Speculation about the likely cause ranged from pollution and algae to unusual bacterial ... Microalgae can damage the gills of fish and shellfish, preventing them from breathing.