Blue-green algae has been spotted near the west side of Shand Dam at Belwood Lake, the Grand River Conservation Authority.

Researchers at the University of Alberta are working to forecast blue-green algae blooms well ahead of time, helping everyone ...

Alberta Health Services has issued a health advisory for Kehiwin Lake after the detection of cyanobacteria, also known as ...

A study of dozens of Canadian lakes suggests global warming is the major driver of surging algae levels, raising questions ...

Blue-green algae blooms can appear as foam, scum, streaks, mats, or paint-like material on the surface of the water.

Freshwater blue-green algae blooms are “not all bad, and they’re also pretty to look at," but a Waterloo region researcher is also reminding people that they could be “lethal to humans.” ...

According to AHS, Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) has been identified in the waters of several lakes near Edmonton.

Blue-green algae actually isn’t an algae at all. It’s a form of bacteria called cyanobacteria. It also doesn’t always come in a blue-green colour. Sometimes it can be brown, yellow, red, purple or ...

Blue-green algae alert: How to know when it's safe to go into the water Small doses of exposure — as little as a mouthful or two — can result in serious health problems, including liver damage.

Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria as it is otherwise known, dates back 3.5 billion years, Dr. Lindsay says. There are over 2,000 different types.

Freshwater blue-green algae blooms are "not all bad, and they're also pretty to look at," but a Waterloo region researcher is also reminding people that they could be "lethal to humans."René ...