Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a powerful new method to detect harmful blue-green algae in ...

When it comes to pond issues, most of these problems are algae and pond weeds. There are three main types of algae. The first is microscopic algae (commonly thought of as blue-green algae). It appears ...

A number of Minnesota cities have reported blue-green algae blooms this summer, causing the temporary closing of some beaches. Blue-green algae is bacteria that can be toxic for both humans and pets.

Mat-forming algae is the second type of algae. It is commonly referred to as moss. It will grow in mats around the edges and bottoms of the pond starting in the spring. The final type of algae is ...