Florida's coastal waters are currently clear of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, with no observable presence in samples ...

Red tides are a type of harmful algal bloom, and they occur worldwide. There are over 300 species of red tide, and within the United States, these blooms appear in three main coastal areas, ...

During red tide events, the researchers collected Karenia brevis bloom samples to analyze in a lab. They used a method called viral metagenomics, a process that determines the make-up of the ...

A Red Tide bloom lurks just offshore of John's Pass, between Madeira Beach and Treasure Island on Saturday. Beachgoers were just feet away from the toxic algae, which can cause respiratory ...

Medium to high concentrations of the organism that causes red tide have been found in more than 100 samples along Florida's Gulf Coast. Here's how it impacts humans, pets and marine life.

Red tide is known for being sporadic, and the blooms are impacts by winds, tides and currents. Concentrations range up and down the coast, from natural, background levels to deadly counts of over ...

Red tide is a harmful algal bloom that is higher than normal concentrations of a microscopic alga. In Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, Karenia brevis, often abbreviated as K. brevis, is the alga ...

Identifying viruses associated with red tide can help researchers forecast the development of blooms and better understand environmental factors that can cause blooms to terminate. The study marks ...

Red tide is known for being sporadic, and the blooms are impacts by winds, tides and currents. Concentrations range up and down the coast, from natural, background levels to deadly counts of over ...

In others, the red tide bloom is so strong it has turned the blue green water burnt orange for dozens and dozens of miles. The bloom started near Tampa after Hurricane Milton in October.

Red tide algae Karenia brevis found in waters off of Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties. Scientists explain what will influence the length and severity of a potential bloom.

A "red tide" algae bloom off the coast of Florida has sparked concern, with several counties issuing health alerts and some environmentalists calling on Governor Ron DeSantis to declare a state of ...