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Aquarium Without Algae? Why It’s Nearly Impossible–and How to Still Achieve Clear Water

Algae in an aquarium are not a sign of neglect–quite the opposite: In a healthy tank, they are part of the ecosystem. However ...
WFAE

An invasive species of algae could be behind rising mercury levels in the food chain

Scientists are studying an invasive species of algae they believe can cause an increase in mercury levels in the food chain. From member station WHQR in Wilmington, North Carolina, Kelly Kenoyer ...

5 unique aquarium creatures that help keep the fish tank clean naturally

Keeping an aquarium is a challenging, yet deeply rewarding experience. You not only have to take care of the fish by giving ...
The Scientist

Better Living Through Algae Biotechnology

As the famed British naturalist David Attenborough noted, “In our hands now lies not only our own future but that of all other living creatures with whom we share the Earth.” 4 In the 2000s and early ...
CNN

All about algae: Can pond scum power our future?

That also means that the other natural places to cultivate algae are power stations. The algae can absorb as much as 75 percent of the exhaust gas, claims U.S. firm GreenFuel Technologies, using its ...
NPR

An invasive species of algae could be behind rising mercury levels in the food chain

Researchers are looking at an invasive species of algae along the Atlantic coast as a possible reason for mercury in the food chain. Scientists are studying an invasive species of algae they believe ...