Cyanobacteria

Toxic Algae Blamed For Dog Deaths Is Found In New York City Parks

Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, is capable of killing animals and sickening humans if ingested.
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All Mississippi Beaches Close Due To Toxic Algae Bloom

A surge of freshwater released from a Mississippi River spillway is fueling poisonous blue-green algae called cyanobacteria.
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