Harmful Algal Blooms

environment

Blue green algae is a common term for cyanobacteria, photosynthetic bacteria found worldwide in freshwater, marine, and moist soil environments. Under suitable conditions, some...

health

In certain conditions, yes: exposure to harmful algal blooms (HABs) can cause severe illness or death, while commonly consumed algae supplements rarely pose acute danger. Deaths...

environment-and-sustainability

The visible reddening of Iran’s coastal waters is primarily driven by dense accumulations of microscopic marine organisms, most notably benthic and planktonic microorganisms s...