AustinfromAustin Monitor1 week agoRite of spring: Dog-killing algae makes an early appearance in Austin waterways - Austin MonitorToxic blue-green algae blooms in Austin's Lady Bird Lake may pose serious health risks due to rising temperatures and drought.
OMG sciencefromwww.aljazeera.com4 months agoDid toxic algae kill hundreds of elephants in Botswana?The death of over 350 elephants in Botswana was linked to toxic cyanobacteria found in contaminated watering holes.Environmental factors like temperature and nutrient loading contributed to the deadly algal blooms affecting elephants.
fromPortlandTribune.com8 months agoOMG scienceDog's death believed the result of a toxic algae bloom off Sand IslandCyanobacteria potentially threatens pet safety in water bodies.A Scappoose woman lost her dog after it ingested contaminated water.
fromwww.theguardian.com11 months agoOMG scienceBlue-green algae get a bad press but we owe a debt of gratitudeCyanobacteria are ancient organisms that played a crucial role in creating the oxygen-rich atmosphere and enabling life on Earth to flourish.