Brown algae is a common problem in many fish tanks, especially those that have been recently set up. It’s not dangerous to fish but can turn your beautiful aquarium into an ugly mess.

Amano shrimp are another very common algae eater. They’re excellent at consuming fuzzy algae in hard-to-reach corners. These ...

For several years, certain beaches in the Caribbean, Mexico, West Africa, and even French Guiana have been invaded by massive ...

Algae known as 'brown tide' is creating on nuisance for people on Long Island. "You put your hook in the water, it disappears immediately," said East Quogue fisherman Peter Galindo, who says he ...

A toxic algae called “Heterosigma akashiwo” is blooming in San Francisco Bay, causing the water to look murky and brown and posing a danger to local marine life.