Harmful algal blooms, sometimes called HABs, occur when algae grow out of control. Algae are photosynthetic organisms that ...

When the summer sun shines and temperatures climb, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce harmful algal blooms. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reminded people this week that some ...

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 overgrowth releases excess chemicals ...

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

Strom was understandably upset the past few weeks, as an algae bloom sucked enough oxygen from the wooded pond to leave hundreds — perhaps thousands — of fish floating dead at the surface.

“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 ...

"If we’re seeing this blue-green algae in winter, God help us in the summertime,” Christine King said, describing the recent ...

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.