Blue-green algae is known to emit toxins which can cause skin irritation in humans, or stomach upsets if a lot of affected water is ingested while swimming, for example. And it is known to be ...
Blue-green algae has been found on the north coast of Northern Ireland. Scientists had noticed an increase in the amount of the potentially toxic algae at Lough Neagh at the beginning of August.
Though blue-green algae is naturally occurring and even predates human life, having a bloom so late in the year is a lesser-known effect of climate change, Rackliffe said. Algae thrives on hot ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health is issuing a health alert for harmful blue-green algae spotted in the Mandarin Point area, south of the Buckman Bridge. The alert is in ...