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A new study reveals that P. Antarctica algae can adapt to low vitamin B12 availability. Read more here.

Phosphorus in wastewater is a major contributor to harmful algal blooms in water bodies around the globe, with the potential to harm wildlife, livestock, and even humans. To prevent this, wastewater treatment plants often rely on chemical- and energy-intensive techniques to remove phosphorus before it can impact downstream water bodies

The dogs reportedly got ill after swimming in a lake. Click to read more. Multiple dog deaths have been reported in Ireland over the past week, with local veterinarian authorities blaming the 'blue green algae' for causing serious illnesses like organ failures to the animals.

Scientists found brown algae can remove millions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air each year. Brown algae are known for belonging to the large eukaryotic group called Heterokontophyta, organisms that are prominently distinct due to them having chloroplasts surrounded by four membranes.