Red tide has waters off Southwest Florida in the "kill zone." Caused by the Karenia brevis organism, red tide is no stranger to Florida waters. They've been documented in the Gulf of Mexico — soon to ...

Red Tide is a harmful alga bloom caused by a naturally occurring alga (a plant-like microorganism) called Karenia brevis or K. brevis. When K. brevis appears in large quantities – typically in the ...

Red tide is still bloom along the Florida Gulf coast, but Sarasota and Manatee County beaches are currently in the clear. Satellite images published by the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science ...

The normal blue and green waters of The Gulf have been stained a burnt orange thanks to a massive bloom of Red Tide. The imminent cause is unknown, but environmental and human factors are believed to ...

Low to medium red tide levels are present in some areas on the west coast of Florida. Red tide can cause respiratory irritation in humans, especially those with pre-existing conditions. Red tide ...

Red tide blooms have been reported along Florida's Gulf Coast. Swimming in areas with red tide can cause skin irritation and burning eyes, especially for those with sensitive skin. People with severe ...

Red tide can cause respiratory problems in humans, especially those with asthma or other respiratory conditions. It is safe to eat local fish and shrimp during red tide, as long as they appear healthy ...

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 ...

Note to our readers: The Department of Health has warned that being in proximity to red tide can still cause a health impact, regardless of if you swim in the water. Properties on the beach, like the ...

Floridians, brace yourself — spring break is almost here, which means hundreds of thousands visitors flocking to our beautiful beaches. However, regardless of if you're a native Floridian or a ...