Category: H2O Science

Red tides have been around since long before humans. However, certain human activities are making them more frequent they are responsible for closing beaches, especially in the Florida Gulf region...

Red Tides or HABs have been reported in every U.S. coastal state, and their occurrence may be on the rise. HABs are a national concern because they affect not only the health of people and marine...

Scientists and water managers alike have long pointed to climate change as a key reason for the Colorado River’s dwindling flows. How has Climate Change Impacted Lake Mead's Water Level? Rising...

Lake Mead is the main reservoir formed by Hoover Dam on the border between Southern Nevada and northwestern Arizona. What are Lake Mead's sources and the rivers that feed it? Lake Mead's primary...

At the southwestern edge of Grand Canyon National Park, on the Arizona-Nevada line, the Colorado River flows into Lake Mead, one of the largest manmade lakes in North America. How Was Lake Mead...

While the foam is generally non-toxic, arising from the agitation of organic matter in the ocean, people do not swim in the foam when advisories are in place Is Sea Foam Safe for Water Sports and...