All articles tagged with #algae bloom
The article covers various Portland news including the new owner of the Blazers, a successful study debunking conservative claims about Measure 110, a harmful algae bloom in the Willamette River, and international updates on Trump's meeting with Putin and other national stories. It also highlights local events like Burger Week and emergency system tests.
In August 2025, the Sea of Galilee turned blood red due to a harmless algae bloom, sparking religious and apocalyptic speculation, though scientists confirmed the event was natural and safe.
Officials are warning people to avoid bright blue or teal water at Smith Mountain Lake due to an ongoing algae bloom caused by certain weather patterns. The bloom is causing water discoloration and a layer of film on the surface, and dead fish or other aquatic organisms may be present. The Virginia Department of Health is tracking and warning about the bloom on their website.
Florida's Gulf Coast is facing a toxic algae bloom known as red tide, which is killing fish and causing a stench. The bloom can cause health problems for people, including coughing, irritated throat, and difficulty breathing. A massive seaweed blob twice as wide as the United States is also drifting across the Atlantic and could wash ashore in the coming weeks, creating an even bigger mess. The seaweed, known as sargassum, releases harmful gases as it degrades. Pollution may be aggravating the red tide problem, which occurs naturally but can be influenced by nutrient discharges.