Oilgae - Glossary

Cyanobacteria - Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, blue-green bacteria or Cyanophyta, is a phylum of bacteria that obtain their energy through photosynthesis. The name cyanobacteria comes from the color of the bacteria. They are a significant component of the marine nitrogen cycle and an important primary producer in many areas of the ocean, but are also found on land.

Cyanobacteria are the scientific name for blue-green algae, or pond scum. The first recognized species were blue-green in colour, which is how the algae got their name. Species identified since range in colour from olive-green to red. - Source