At the start of what has become the summer of blue-green algae, AFBI warned that blooms in the lough were at levels not seen since the 1970s.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-67000265?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Castlerock beach will continue to be monitored for any visual presence of blue-green algae by DAERA and Council staff will assist.

Source: https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/environment/causeway-coast-and-glens-council-statement-following-castlerock-beach-blue-algae-claims-from-dog-owners-4284935

Palmer’s mallow () has fuzzy, blue-green leaves and golden yellow flowers.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/story/2023-12-02/50-tips-to-in-the-december-garden

Sadly, blue-green algae poisoning often eventually causes fatal liver failure, so it is important owners are vigilant.

Source: https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/23806484.toxic-blue-green-algae-warning-issued-dog-owners/?ref=rss

Suspected blue-green algae at Loch Leven in September which may have been caused by sewage discharges in the loch.

Source: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-environment/environment/3959275/for-tue-3-jan-community-speak-out-over-loch-leven-sewage-debacle/

The council's relieving manager of environment and regulatory services, Sharomi Dayanand, said blue-green algal blooms remain a threat and warned the community to avoid all contact with water from the lake.

Source: https://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/8063517/pet-owners-warned-of-blue-green-algae-threat-amid-lake-outbreak/?src=rss

The most recent sampling by the Lee County Environmental Lab found elements related to blue-green algae at the Alva Boat Ramp as visible specks on the surface and in the water column, but no surface patches of algae.

Source: https://news.wgcu.org/section/environment/2023-05-23/water-quality-report-sargassum-what-sargassum

The outbreaks occur when tiny cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae, suddenly multiply rapidly, stretching out on top of the water for potentially kilometres.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64317261?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

The result is a blanket of blue-green marine clay called the Presumpscot Formation.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/04/16/for-these-potters-maine-clay-is-worth-getting-their-hands-extra-dirty/

The scientists found that certain combinations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by algae can serve as indicator for microcystin, a produced at varying levels during blooms of cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-08-technique-sniffing-toxic-algae-blooms.html

This can cause toxic blue-green algae, which is dangerous for us humans and deadly to dogs.

Source: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-environment/environment/3959275/for-tue-3-jan-community-speak-out-over-loch-leven-sewage-debacle/

When one thinks of summer on Lake Superior, an image of blue-green algae isn't quite what comes to mind.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/bluegreenalgae-lakesuperior-thunderbay-1.6927004?cmp=rss