An "unprecedented" toxic algae bloom has overrun the coast of Southern California ... Domoic acid, the neurotoxin produced by the algae species Pseudo-nitzschia, can stain the ocean -- a phenomenon ...

She said most bioluminescent algae are not harmful to humans, animals, or marine life. If bioluminescent dinoflagellates are part of a harmful algal bloom, such as a red tide, toxins can be ...

In Florida, the species that causes most red tides is Karenia brevis. This organism produces a toxin that can affect the central nervous system of fish. At high concentrations (called a bloom), the ...

We have a unprecedented harmful algal bloom off the coast of Los Angeles, actually off the coast of Southern California, right now,” Bader said. “It's the fourth year in a row of a bloom like ...

Keep pets and livestock away from the area. Water where algae blooms are present is not safe for animals. Pets and livestock should use an alternative source of water. Don't cook or clean dishes ...

Over 6,000 hectares of cistanche deserticola flowers are in full bloom in the Kumtag Desert in Xinjiang, China. This stunning sight is thanks to eco-friendly efforts that combine desert control with ...

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it's up to us to know how to identify a harmful algae bloom and how to protect ourselves." Toxic algae can form mats that either float on the water's surface or cling to the bottom. These mats may ...