Larger “mats” of the goopy-green algae typically appear floating in creeks or along lakeshores between late May and early ...

In the waters off Iwo Jima, a volcanic island in Japan’s Satsuma archipelago, the sea has a distinct green tint. It’s not just a trick of the light — it’s caused by microscopic particles of oxidized ...

But while lifeless during that time, the planet was already covered by vast oceans dotted with hydrothermal vent systems that released large amounts of ferrous iron into the water. The earliest ...

The cyanobacteria was discovered last week along Lady Bird Lake, according to Austin's Watershed Protection Department.

The BriefCyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, are back in AustinSignificant amounts were found at Red Bud IsleBlue-green algae ...

Green oceans on early Earth, shaped by iron, pushed microbes to evolve light-absorbing tools that worked in green light.

Florida's Lake Okeechobee is essential for water management but faces harmful algal blooms, which thrive in warm, nutrient-rich waters. Daily vertical migration enables them to survive in turbid ...

A harmful algal bloom occurs in bodies of freshwater when Cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae, produce toxins.

The "skyglow" produced when light from cities bounces off clouds can help cyanobacteria and other aquatic microbes grow at ...

New research has uncovered how a simple circadian clock network demonstrates advanced noise-filtering capabilities, enhancing ...

There’s nothing like an Oregon summer, but taking a dive into the cool, refreshing waters of the state’s rivers and lakes can be a death sentence for four-legged family members. “Each year, we receive ...

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is encouraging people heading outdoors to enjoy the state’s lakes, rivers and reservoirs to ...