Category Archives: Algae

Beware the Icky Algae

Posted on August 28, 2007 by mikethemadbiologist

First, gooseshit everywhere. Now ‘rock snot.’
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Posted in Algae, Environment, Ick | 1 Comment

Algal Blooms and Goosesh-t Parkthe Esplanade

Posted on July 19, 2007 by mikethemadbiologist

The Boston Globe reports that the Charles River swim race might be canceled because of cyanobacterial blooms. Again. I blame the geese. Seriously.
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Posted in Algae, Ecology, Environment, Microbiology | 7 Comments

Mad Biologist Scoops the Boston Globe?!

Posted on August 17, 2006 by mikethemadbiologist

That’s right–you heard it here first: algal blooms on the Charles River in Boston.
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Posted in Algae, Environment, Humor, Microbiology, News Media | 3 Comments

Algal Bloom in the Charles River?

Posted on August 6, 2006 by mikethemadbiologist

I was at the Esplanade in Boston, and I noticed something very weird in the water. By the Fairfield St. entrance, the water under the bridge and by the shore (on both sides, river and ‘canal’) was bright green, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Algae, Microbiology | 5 Comments