What is that green slime on my lake?

The green slime is caused by Cyanobacteria. They are found almost everywhere on Earth, but now due to our actions that are warming the planet and altering water quality, they are blooming more frequently and poisoning our lakes and rivers in the process.

Rivers Are Drowning in Toxic Sludge

Rivers Are Drowning in Toxic Sludge

How to Get Rid of Algae in a Pond

Learn from home Science Museum of Minnesota

Cyanobacteria

Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) - Clean Lakes Alliance

Floating green mystery blobs in wildlife pond - Wildlife Ponds Forum - Pond Life

Blue-green algae and harmful algal blooms

Why Green Slime Was Spotted Oozing from New York City Sewers