A harmful algae bloom is confirmed on the Hardy Dam Pond Boat Launch in Newaygo County ... Contact with HABs should avoided ...

But have you ever seen a “red tide”? Algae grow normally in the United States’ coastal waters … but when the growth gets out of control, it is called a harmful algal “bloom” (or HAB). This type of ...

“This summer’s climatic conditions have led to massive algae blooms, causing mortality through low oxygen and damage in the (fish) gills,” said Germán Iglesias. Another firm hit was ...

blue-green algae blooms and decaying food from people feeding water fowl have all contributed to low levels of oxygen in Common Pond. The authority said a large number of fish from the pond have ...

Harmful algae blooms can secrete toxic chemicals that can cause rashes and respiratory infections, according to FDEP. They also can create dead zones that kill fish and damage the local ecosystem.

The Shreveport Water and Sewerage Department has addressed the temporary taste and odor change to the city drinking water. According to the water department, these changes are result of a natural ...

In previous similar incidents, harmful algal blooms have been blamed for mass fish deaths. These blooms can occur in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, ponds, bays, and coastal waters, and the toxins they ...