toxic algae

Researchers will look to sediments for information on past blooms and what they can tell us about today's events.

FGCU professor Mike Parsons discusses the study, which seeks volunteers who live near the water to provide blood, urine and nasal samples for baseline data.

Observing for long-term health effects of algae will take between five and 10 years of studying. And now, during the pandemic, a new question has come up.

Blue-green algae blooms become more common in Florida lakes during the summer and early fall. That's when temperatures are high, days are long and storms flush nutrients into the water.

In a call with reporters from across the state on Friday, Florida Chief Science Officer Tom Frazer said he recognizes Florida’s ongoing struggle with...