Though tiny, cyanobacteria can form colonies called "biomats," which are visible to the naked eye. These biomats often appear as slippery green slime, commonly referred to as "blue-green algae ...

LCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Team includes from left to right: Lindsey Carlson, Water and Science Program Coordinator; ...

Research has shown that cyanobacteria colonies contain an entire microbiome of organisms that further enhance their ability to absorb nutrients. This makes them even more resilient and capable of ...

This art-science collaboration looks at the microscopic ways cyanobacteria move, on an individual level and in colonies. If we study these organisms and their varied forms, we might discover ways to ...