There are basically four types of algae, based on their color: green, blue-green, red, and brown. Green and blue-green algae are found in freshwater as well as saltwater. Red and brown algae are found ...

or even red. When algae blooms start decomposing, they can turn bright blue or white and are often reported as paint spills. See the Washington State Toxic Algae website for more information about how ...

However, even didymo cannot withstand turbulent flood waters. The main groups of algae found in streams are the green algae (Chlorophyta), red algae (Rhodophyta), blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) and ...

Seaweed offers numerous health benefits, including rich nutrients and potential disease prevention properties.

Australia's pink lakes, like Lake Hillier and Lake MacDonnell, are famous for their vibrant colors due to microorganisms, ...

A species of red algae first discovered by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers smothering coral reefs in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument has now been detected outside the ...

red, and blue. He also adds green algae to the mix. "Brown algae [are] one of the more commonly used types of algae in skincare because [they are] rich in antioxidants and skin hydration," he says.

Algae blooms can turn water green and smelly, contribute to fish kills and at times produce toxins that pose a health risk to people and animals. These types of algae blooms are referred to as Harmful ...

A bioluminescent algae that appears pinkish-red in the day and glows blue when disturbed has appeared across Tasmania's south-eastern coastline. Dr Lisa-ann Gershwin, a biologist and world-leading ...