Our people touch it.' "Algae and cyanobacteria (also called blue-green algae) are plant-like organisms that live in water. They can quickly grow out of control, or "bloom." ...

Town officials have issued a public health advisory after a blue-green algae bloom known as cyanobacteria has been found in ...

Blue-green algae blooms can produce toxins that are harmful to humans, pets, and aquatic animals. In 2005 a toxic green algae bloom in the St. Johns River was so extensive it was called “The ...