<p class="BDAbstract"><span lang="EN-US">The interaction of Alginic acid with three direct dyes (Direct blue 1, Direct red 81, and Direct black 22) was studied. It was found that as a result of this interaction formation of adducts after addition of calcium ion, facilitates their removal from aqueous solution. Our results suggest a relationship among physico-chemical properties of each dye and its removal efficiency. The main mechanisms involved in dye removal are electrostatic interactions, hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions.</span></p>