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 film explores the significance of algae, a vital group of simple plants found in various environments, particularly in aquatic ecosystems. It highlights the diverse forms of algae, from ...

On clear days in Hartbeespoort, South Africa, satellite images often reveal a reservoir with shades of deep blue interrupted ...

Algae is a ubiquitous feature in waterways throughout the globe, including western North America. Slippery, green epilithic algae is a familiar sight on river rocks. Toxic blue-green ...

From left to right: Sean Cheng, Anuscheh Nawaz, Aircraft Commander Sarah Cozart and Jiaxu Zhang. A specialized plane, camera and a crew of four are in Alaska to understand the ecosystems of the Bering ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – During the summer, algae in Lake Tahoe is a hot topic. While these tiny organisms are a natural part of Tahoe’s aquatic ecosystem, algae can become a harmful algal bloom, or ...

This two-part blog post is adapted from a presentation held in December 2024. Presenters and authors: Sean Bertalot, student with Sarah Collins studying limnology and ecosystem ecology in Jackson Lake ...

What's wiggly and red and (sometimes) found all over Southwest Florida beaches? This algae provides a home for critters and a ...