Ecosystems are characterized by interconnected structure and functions. A study published in the open-access journal PLOS ...

"These algae are extremely efficient at harnessing sunlight for energy; by understanding the structure of their photosystems, we get one step closer to mimicking these natural systems for ...

A new study led by Harvard biologists describes how some sea slugs consume algae and incorporate their photosynthetic organelles into their own bodies. The organelles continue to perform ...

A certain species of sea slug steals chloroplasts from algae and houses its contraband in special organelles that it can raid ...

Haptophytes—the unicellular photosynthetic marine algae—are one of the major contributors to marine biomass. Scientists at Okayama University, Japan, unveil the first high-resolution ...

Harmful, blue-green algae blooms have been appearing on bodies of water nationwide, just as you may be drawn to go swimming or boating. Here’s what you should know.

The algae — Karenia mikimotoi — is killing more than 200 species of marine life off the southern coast of Australia, scientists and conservation groups say.

This is the fourth consecutive year a lethal algae bloom has occurred along the Southern California coast, fueled by an upwelling of nutrient-rich waters from the deep ocean. Research teams are ...

Sea lions rarely attack humans, but this algae is known to alter their brains, causing them to be more aggressive and charge ...

WITH the publication of this volume the whole botanical world, and algologists in particular, owe a special debt of gratitude to Prof. Fritsch. Although ten years have elapsed since the appearance ...

After weeks of rescuing poisoned sea lions along our coast, there's finally a sign of hope as data shows the toxic domoic acid threat may be easing.