The brown alga Sporochnus dotyi reflects shimmering green and blue light when illuminated from above. An example of structural coloring, the effect has been discovered by scuba divers and is not known ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Every summer, a number of Rhode Island waterbodies are closed due to the presence of harmful algae blooms. This algae poses a health risk to people and pets, but there are ...

Harmful algal blooms are increasing in Arizona lakes due to warming temperatures and nutrient buildup. Exposure to the blooms can cause health problems for humans and can be deadly for pets. The ...

Covering over 70% of Earth's surface, the oceans are home to countless life forms that maintain ecological balance and ...

Marine algae, encompassing diverse groups such as brown, red and green seaweeds, are a vital component of coastal ecosystems and an increasingly important source of bioactive compounds. These ...

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