Florida declares state of emergency as "Red Tide" algae destroys ecosystem 06:22. As election season heats up in Florida paradise, there is more than one red vs. blue battle being waged on the ...

Red tide isn't always red. It can range in color. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, is a more recent bloom affecting fresh waters in Southwest Florida.

As red tide and blue-green algae continue to choke Florida waters, is local seafood safe to eat? The answer is, of course, complicated. Annabelle Tometich Ed Killer. Fort Myers News-Press.

The scientists at Brain Chemistry Labs have sent the people of Florida another warning about the health threats posed by toxins in our waters — especially when Red Tide co-exists with polluted ...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment added five bodies of water to its blue-green algae advisory list on Friday.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.

During a bloom, these algae cells can number above one million in a single liter of water. In these cases, the water can become brown, green or even red, where Florida’s “red tide” gets its ...

Blue-green algae are types of bacteria called cyanobacteria. They can be blue, bright green, brown or red, and can have a strong odor similar to rotting plants, according to the Florida Department ...

It’s scientifically improbable that red tide and blue-green algae would coexist in the same waters. The former blooms in saltwater; the latter in freshwater.

Those looking to take a trip to the beach over the weekend may want to check to make sure it’s open.

Red tide isn't always red, either. It can range in color. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, is a more recent bloom affecting fresh waters in Southwest Florida.