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Algae

Members of a group of mostly aquatic, photosynthetic organisms, algae provide much of Earth's oxygen, serve as the food base for almost all aquatic life, and provide foods and industrial products, including petroleum products.

Algae can be used to reduce pollution (greenhouse gases). Scientists and experts have been working to use algae to transform the world's energy needs and slow climate change. (Source: Britannica Online Encyclopedia, USA Today / Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Algae

Great Lakes face stresses from run-off, invasive species

Tue, Oct 04 2011 at 6:17 PM

The 5 lakes, which contain one-fifth of the world's fresh water and supply millions of people, may be 'veering close to ecosystem collapse.'
Algae slick floats toward China's coast

Wed, Jul 27 2011 at 10:04 AM

The large expanse of green algae is floating toward China's east coast, potentially threatening marine life and the region's tourism industry.
How algae could change your world (or at least your car)

Fri, Jul 01 2011 at 3:52 PM

Algae-based fuels are finally reaching the commercial stage, and they're already in airplanes and U.S. Navy ships. And they could be coming soon to a gas station near you.
High costs hampering use of algae as biofuel

Thu, Jun 16 2011 at 1:08 PM

Scientists say the cost of farming algae must be cut by 90 percent if it is to become commercially viable and reduce pressure on food prices.
Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone' may reach record size this summer

Wed, May 25 2011 at 1:50 PM

Historic floods and relentless storms are expected to boost the dead zone up to 15 percent larger than ever before, experts say.
What is the Gulf of Mexico dead zone?

Tue, May 24 2011 at 6:30 AM

The giant, lifeless expanse appears every summer, but historic flooding along the Mississippi River could make 2011 a record-breaking year.
Biodiversity vital to streams as mass extinction approaches

Wed, Apr 06 2011 at 1:44 PM

Streams that contain more species have better water quality than streams that have fewer, according to a new study.
Biofuel from algae could compete with oil, according to report

Wed, Mar 16 2011 at 10:19 AM

Biotech company says it can make algal biofuel at significantly lower costs by increasing the lipid content of algae.
Studies show that global warming 'may increase water-borne diseases'

Sat, Feb 19 2011 at 11:20 AM

Climate change makes ocean and freshwater environments more susceptible to toxic algae blooms and allows harmful microbes and bacteria to proliferate.
What's killing all the coral?

Mon, Nov 15 2010 at 11:03 AM

Coral reefs, the bedrock of ecosystems and economies around the world, may be on the verge of sparking a global sea change if they don't stop dying.

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Algae

Articles about Algae

Great Lakes face stresses from run-off, invasive species

Algae slick floats toward China's coast

How algae could change your world (or at least your car)

High costs hampering use of algae as biofuel

Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone' may reach record size this summer

What is the Gulf of Mexico dead zone?

Biodiversity vital to streams as mass extinction approaches

Biofuel from algae could compete with oil, according to report

Studies show that global warming 'may increase water-borne diseases'

What's killing all the coral?

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