algae

Sea lions are released after toxic algae bloom in California

5:00am July 08, 2025

Marine mammal researchers are investigating how sea lions were affected by the longest toxic algal bloom on record off the coast of Southern California. Some sea lions are being released back into the wild.

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Kelp forests are tiered like terrestrial rainforests and serve as key habitats for many marine animals.

Science

New fossils suggest kelp forests have swayed in the seas for at least 32 million years

2:27pm January 23, 2024

by Ari Daniel

A new study of kelp forests from the coast of Washington state show that kelp forests, which host all manner of marine life, developed tens of millions of years ago.

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As much as 90 percent of Lake Okeechobee — one of the largest lakes in the U.S. — is covered with algae. The Everglades Foundation in South Florida where the lake is located decided to create a contest with a prize of $10 million for whomever develops

Figure Out How To Cheaply Fix Algae Blooms And Win $10 Million

5:56pm July 06, 2018

by Greg Allen

Large algae blooms in lakes and rivers have become an annual warm weather headache in nearly every U.S. state, endangering water supplies and local economies. A new competition hopes to help.

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Sea algae at low tide along the Irish coast. Seaweed was long a part of Irish cuisine. Nutrient-rich, it helped some survive the Great Famine. Irish cooks reviving the practice say it's not just good for you – it's a zap of flavor from the sea.

Want To Eat Green For St. Patrick's Day? Do It The Irish Way — With Seaweed

1:33pm March 17, 2017

by Deena Prichep

Algae was long a part of Irish cuisine. Nutrient-rich, it helped some survive the Great Famine. Irish cooks reviving the practice say it's not just good for you – it's a zap of flavor from the sea.

Dictyoneurum californicum, which Dennis Judson uses to make the basis of dashi soup stock.

Bountiful Beach Buffet: Fresh Seaweed Is Making Waves Among Foragers

7:00am January 15, 2017

by Joy Lanzendorfer

Ocean algae is plentiful and grows rapidly, and most of it is safe to eat. People have been harvesting seaweed for thousands of years, but now it's become so popular, you can even take a class.

Science

Why Seabirds Love To Gobble Plastic Floating In The Ocean

6:30pm November 10, 2016

by Christopher Joyce

New evidence suggests that for a lot of birds, plastic actually smells like food. The reason for that involves a common kind of algae floating in the ocean and a "chemical scream."

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Algae covered water at Stuart's Central Marine boat docks on Thursday in Stuart, Fla.

Environment

Thick, Putrid Algae Bloom Overwhelms Miles Of Florida Coastline

5:51pm July 02, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

A massive bloom of blue-green algae caused by discharge from a polluted lake is covering beaches in foul-smelling muck and raising health and environmental concerns.

This microalgae powder is designed for use in cooking, baking and smoothies. Marketed under the name AlgaVia, the powder is starting to show up as an ingredient in grocery store items.

Protein Goes Green: Can Algae Become The Next Soy?

2:19pm August 13, 2015

by Jessie Rack

Some companies think microalgae could be the alternative protein of the future, but can it top plant proteins?

Fight to Sink Jordan Lake Rules

5:10pm August 09, 2013

Efforts to clean up the Jordan Lake may stall if a bill becomes law.

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Environment

What's That Taste in Forsyth Co. Water?

5:42pm May 31, 2013

Many northwest Forsyth Co.