Lake Okeechobee, Florida's largest freshwater lake, plays a vital role in the state's ecosystem and water management.

The reason filamentous cyanobacteria weave together is to enhance their survival as biomats provide essential stability and protection. Once formed, the colony functions as a cohesive unit ...

Cyanobacteria are found in almost all aquatic and terrestrial environments on Earth and, through photosynthesis, supply a large portion of the planet’s oxygen. According to a study published in ...

Lake Okeechobee, Florida's largest freshwater lake, plays a vital role in the state's ecosystem and water management. Spanning 730 square miles with ...

Since 2019, a blue-green algae called cyanobacteria has been detected each year in Lady Bird Lake, particularly during summers. Most recently, the toxic algae was found in July 2024 in Red Bud ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — As summer approaches, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is urging residents and visitors to be vigilant about potentially toxic cyanobacteria blooms in the state's lakes ...

People who have disrupted circadian rhythms suffer all kinds of negative effects, including higher rates of obesity, sleep difficulties and accidents. But in cyanobacteria—the bacteria also ...

Florida's Lake Okeechobee is essential for water management but faces harmful algal blooms, which thrive in warm, nutrient-rich waters. Daily vertical migration enables them to survive in turbid ...