Lake Snot
Lasers to be used to better understand lake snot
24 Nov 2017
Researchers are building a laser microscope to try to work out what is causing South Island lakes to become choked with lake snot.
Testing proves 'lake snot' invasive, traced to USA
15 Sep 2017
It's been proved for the first time that the snot-like mucus found in some of the country's most pristine lakes is an invasive species. To date the slime has been found in Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea… Audio
Lake snot the 'new didymo'
12 Sep 2016
An algal slime known as lake snot is invading some of New Zealand's most iconic lakes, triggering a new study - starting today - to track its spread. Audio
Lake snot detected in three South Island lakes
3 Jun 2016
Lake snot algae has appeared in three iconic South Island lakes and is causing problems with recreation and water supply.