In the summer of 2022, around 1,000 tons of fish, mussels and snails died in the River Oder. Although the disaster was manmade, the immediate cause of death was the toxin of a microalgae with the scientific collective name ...
Ecology
Jul 9, 2024
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Many shore residents and beach-goers are already familiar with the health risks of "red tide," algal blooms along coastlines that can trigger respiratory illness and other effects in people who inhale the toxins the algae ...
Environment
Jan 13, 2016
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Wildlife rescuers are reporting an uptick in diseased sea lions along California's Central Coast. The culprit: domoic acid, a neurotoxin produced by harmful algal blooms.
Plants & Animals
Aug 5, 2024
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