Tons of dead fish have been removed from the Gliwice Canal in southern Poland after a toxic golden algae bloom triggered a new environmental crisis in the Oder River system. Polish authorities said the fish deaths were linked to Prymnesium parvum, a microscopic organism capable of producing toxins that can be lethal to aquatic life. … Read more
Raji Doshi (Image Credit: Young Scientist Lab) A 12-year-old student from Connecticut is drawing attention for tackling one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges with an innovative science project. According to the Young Scientist Lab, Raji Doshi designed a project that proposes using algae and natural calcium (aragonite) buffers to help reduce CO₂-driven ocean acidification. … Read more
Spanning several continents, there are lakes that seem almost unreal at first glance. Some turn a pale rose color during the dry months, some turn bubblegum pink in strong sunlight, and some change color year-round based on salt concentrations and microscopic algae activity. This effect is not caused by pollution or minerals alone, as many … Read more