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Coral reefs could be saved by improving water quality

Last Updated: Monday, August 20, 2012, 19:29

Researchers have found that an imbalance of nutrients in reef waters can increase the bleaching susceptibility of reef corals.

Algae bloom kills nearly 1 mn fish in Gulf of Mexico

Last Updated: Saturday, August 18, 2012, 15:23

Algae bloom, known as red tide, has killed nearly 1 million fish in the Gulf of Mexico, official said.

China looks at algae for oxygen in long space missions

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 16:46

Algae are a large and diverse group of simple, typically autotrophic organisms which are photosynthetic like plants, providing oxygen and food (protein).

Algae bloom can be seen from space

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 19:38

The bloom, which is about 200 km wide and 100 km long, has been described by scientists as a "remarkable" occurrence.

Researchers find eco-friendly chemical for toxic algae control

Last Updated: Monday, May 23, 2011, 09:58

Researchers have standardised a new, cheaper, eco-friendly process to deal with toxic marine algae.

Land plants ‘evolved from conjugating green algae’

Last Updated: Monday, April 18, 2011, 17:18

The closest relatives to land plants are conjugating green algae such as Spirogyra.

Common freshwater algae holds promise for nuclear clean-up

Last Updated: Thursday, March 31, 2011, 13:09

Algae might hold a key to cleaning up after disasters such as Japan`s Fukushima nuclear accident.

Algae seen as cheapest bio-diesel source

Last Updated: Saturday, February 19, 2011, 00:08

Microalgae grown in wastewater has shown promise as a potential source of bio-diesel.

Algae can help in reducing carbon dioxide

Last Updated: Monday, September 6, 2010, 13:32

The green slimy algae can play a major role in reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

`Declining algae threatens ocean food chain`

Last Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 10:03

The algae in the oceans has declined over the last century which threatens ocean food chain.

Ohio lake`s algae dangerous to swimmers, economy

Last Updated: Monday, July 5, 2010, 15:31

The waters in Ohio`s largest inland lake contain dangerous toxins, claim new tests.

Giant China algae slick getting bigger: Report

Last Updated: Friday, June 25, 2010, 00:34

A floating expanse of green algae floating off China`s eastern seaboard is growing and spreading.