PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Every summer, a number of Rhode Island waterbodies are closed due to the presence of harmful algae blooms. This algae poses a health risk to people and pets, but there are ...
Every year, thousands of tons of brown algae are extracted from the seabed to obtain compounds such as alginates, a polymer composed of sugars that has high density and strength, offering potential ...
Harmful algal blooms are increasing in Arizona lakes due to warming temperatures and nutrient buildup. Exposure to the blooms can cause health problems for humans and can be deadly for pets. The ...