algal blooms

Water-Filter Pitchers Not Equally Effective at Removing Microcystins

Photo: Dr. Chaffin in the lab. (Credit: Ohio Sea Grant, Stone Laboratory, https://ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/2018/7a1my/water-quality-safe.) Harmful algal blooms (HABs) and the toxins…

6 years ago

As Climate Warms, Algae Blooms In Drinking Water Supplies

Photo: A toxic algae bloom in Oregon's Detroit Lake caused havoc in May, when toxins made their way into the…

6 years ago

On Water Problems, Governments Actually Work Together

Photo: Algae blooms are a frequent problem in Lake Erie. (AP) When it comes to dirty lakes and rivers, governments…

6 years ago

A marine phytoplankton virus affects cloud formation

Photo: the phytoplankton species Emiliana huxleyi, coming soon to a cloud near you. A species of marine phytoplankton that explodes…

6 years ago

As bouts with killer algae rose, Florida gutted its water quality monitoring

When Florida Sea Grant director Karl Havens, who is a well-regarded expert on water and has studied pollution all over…

6 years ago