Algal blooms of aquatic habitats can be a sign of its health
Maintaining optimum levels of algal biodiversity is crucial for sustaining ecosystem function
Harmful algal booms have huge economic impacts
A new publication by UNESCO reviews data on harmful algal bloom incidents across the world
One in three large American rivers has changed colour in the last 34 years: Study
Most rivers in the United States appear green or yellow possibly due to human activities
Ancient 'dead seas' offer a stark warning for our own near future
These dead zones, smaller-scale revivals of the primeval oceans that existed before complex life, appear to be caused by poor land management, …
Phytoplankton blooms in the Atlantic may originate in autumn rather than spring: NASA
The finding is startling as autumn and winters are a harsh time when growth conditions for phytoplankton are at their worst
Turkey should mitigate factors aiding growth of sea snot in Sea of Marmara: Expert
Manish Kumar from IIT-Gandhinagar warned that Indian waters too could experience a sea snot outbreak in the future
How microscopic marine algae impact global climate and Indian monsoon
Phytoplankton responds much faster to processes that alter temperature than the temperature itself, which changes slowly due to water’s …
Algae alleviates
South African townships that were earlier helpless in the face of pollution caused by human wastes, are now bucking up to the problem. Spirulina, …
Why seaweeds need to be conserved urgently
Indiscriminate collection severely damages the algae which is critical for balancing marine ecosystems and plays a role in thwarting climate …
Scientists discover intense heatwaves at the bottom of the ocean
These heatwaves have dramatically impacted the health of ocean ecosystems around the globe
An industrial spill might be to blame for an algal bloom ravaging Florida
Some 215 million gallons of wastewater was released into Tampa Bay in March and April this year
Study unravels how ocean warming impacts early development of Giant Kelp, can aid conservation
At higher temperatures, spore release increased but other reproductive processes were hindered
Global Kelp forests declining at 1.8% annually; indigenous knowledge can help, say experts
Kelps are increasingly threatened by climate change, eutrophication and shoreline development, among other human-induced stressors
Algae outbreak in Arabian Sea threatens fisheries
Noctiluca scintillans, suited to grow in low-oxygen water, has been spreading in Arabian Sea for the last decade
Trail of a $500 m gene
How a rare African algae collected by a French academic turns into a commercial bonanza for an equity firm in Hong Kong. Are there any benefits …
Stuffed to death
How excess nutrients can kill a lake
Ancient algae play a role in building a healthy marine ecosystem: Study
Climate change is a major reason for the development, according to study
Fuel from algae
Will algae biofuels become viable?
Pioneers of commercial biofuel production had to shut shop or diversify their portfolio
Microalgae are adapting to warming climate, declining nutrient levels in seas with novel strategy
Study finds microalgae are firing up a light-responsive protein to use sunlight for growth
Moss largesse
Toxic algae spread in Florida; state declares local emergency
The rotting algae can impact the health of locals and prove dangerous to marine life
Creating algae in the dark
Why have Olympic pools turned green?
Organisers said the discolouration was caused by drop in alkalinity in the pools
Cure for yellow stream
Green algae can revitalise streams poisoned with mine acids