Pattison Lake in Thurston County faces toxic algae advisory. Avoid contact with water, keep pets and livestock away and follow safety guidelines.

A two-year-old dog died after coming into contact with the algae in October 2024, marking the case that alerted public health officials of its presence in the county. "I saw Cedar.

Toxic algae bloom kills whales, pelicans A vast bloom of toxic algae is killing more than 200 species of marine life off the southern coast of Australia, scientists and conservation groups say ...

Blue-green algae blooms can also appear as scum, foam, or paint on the surface of the water in various colors. To learn more about the appearance of algae blooms, visit Protecting Florida Together.

A bloom of toxic algae along the Southern California coast continues sickening sea lions and other animals. By Jeanette Quezada • Published April 11, 2025 • Updated on April 11, 2025 at 9:45 pm ...

Researchers have successfully revived algae that remained dormant within sediment at the bottom of the Baltic Sea for more than 7,000 years. The tiny diatom cells have regained full biological ...

Like corn, algae can be turned into ethanol and used as a gas substitute. Compared to an acre of corn, algae grown in the same amount of space can produce 10 to 100 times more fuel.

Healthy Omega-9 Fats Algae cooking oil contains about 93 percent omega-9 fats, 25 percent more of this healthy monounsaturated fat than is found in olive oil or avocado oil. High Smoke Point Its ...

Because it’s used to hanging out near hydrothermal vents, it can also tolerate high temperatures, which makes the algae well-suited for carbon capture in industrial applications.

However, using algae for fuel and biodiesel production remains an issue. "The big test is whether [the algae] can be successfully scaled up and survive in a large pond instead of in a container ...

Study co-author Bo Wang and his colleagues found that when they intentionally injured acoel worms, the algae’s photosynthesis became less efficient as the worms began to regenerate.

Algae has also done a number on the pond at Gedney Park in Chappaqua, where thousands of fish have died. "You sit close to the water, it doesn't smell good," said Victoria Ayeh of Chappaqua.