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Bookmark or Share- How to identify blue-green algae and what to do about itBlue-green algae and the toxin it produces, microcystin, are known for causing rashes and making people (and particularly pets) sick. What about this “paint spill” causes it to produce toxin? And more importantly, how can you identify it and keep your family safe? We have three main takeaways for you: What blue-green algae is
- Illness and Symptoms: Cyanobacteria in Fresh WaterCyanobacteria (also called blue-green algae) can produce toxins (poisons) that can make people and animals sick. Learn more about illnesses and symptoms caused by cyanobacteria in fresh water. Cyanobacteria and their toxins can make people sick.
- Blue-green algae | Microorganisms, Photosynthesis & EcologyBlue-green algae, any of a large, heterogeneous group of prokaryotic, principally photosynthetic organisms. Cyanobacteria resemble the eukaryotic algae in many ways, including morphological characteristics and ecological niches, and were at one time treated as algae, hence the common name of.
- Avoid Harmful Algae and Cyanobacteria | Harmful Algal Blooms | CDCHarmful algae and cyanobacteria, sometimes called blue-green algae, can produce toxins (poisons) that can make people and animals sick and affect the environment. Learn more about them to keep you, your family, and your pets safe.
- What are blue-green algae? - CSIROBlue-green algal blooms are a major hazard to water supplies as well as potentially dangerous to human, animal and fish health. Blue-green algae are actually types of bacteria known as Cyanobacteria. They normally look green and sometimes may turn bluish when scums are dying.
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