Every fall, coastal residents of Florida wait and wonder: Will the water stay clear, or will the red tide return? This harmful algal bloom, caused by the algae Karenia brevis, does not devastate our ...

Florida’s latest coastal check-up shows that red tide is barely a blip on the radar this week. State wildlife officials ...

For beachgoers in the Tampa Bay area, the last few weeks have been anything but normal. Discolored, soupy waters have been lapping the shore, and the beaches are laden with dead, rotting sea life.

Red tide, harmful algal blooms that commonly occur on Florida's Gulf Coast, killed more than 2,400 tons of animals in the 2018 red tide and cost the tourism industry roughly $184 million. The problem ...

Whether you're a native Floridian or a seasoned visitor to the state's coasts, you know it only takes a visit from one unwanted visitor to ruin any beach day — red tide. Karenia brevis is a naturally ...

Samples collected from bottlenose dolphins that recently died in North Florida suggest red tide may have killed them, ...

University of South Florida researchers have discovered connections between certain viruses and red tide blooms. The even found a new viral species. Further research is needed to understand the ...

A group of University of South Florida researchers have, for the first time, identified viruses present in the red tide blooms that periodically plague the Gulf coast. This can be used to possibly ...

Florida's red tide is a recurring harmful algal bloom that poses a persistent threat to the state's coast. The bloom, caused by Karenia brevis algae, can lead to significant fish kills and harm marine ...

Red tide is caused by a naturally occurring algae called Karenia brevis, which can discolor water and produce toxins. These toxins can kill marine life and cause respiratory issues in humans, ...