State wildlife officials confirmed that Karenia brevis, the organism that causes red tide, turned up in low amounts in several water samples taken around Florida this week. According to the latest ...

State wildlife officials detected the toxic red tide organism, Karenia brevis, in 12 water samples gathered along Florida’s ...

Red tide, a harmful algal bloom that produces toxins, is known for causing respiratory irritation in humans and killing fish ...

Florida State University Assistant Professor Bingqing Liu was part of a research team that conducted a recent study published ...

GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Karenia Brevis, also known as red tide, is a harmful algae bloom that’s common in Florida coastal waters. It’s a regular occurrence in St. Joseph’s Bay, where people have ...

Spring break season is almost here. However, 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 ...

A state of emergency has been declared in Florida as the worst red tide in a decade blackens the ocean water, killing dolphins, sea turtles and fish at a relentless pace. More than 100 tons of dead ...

The harmful red tide algal bloom continues to linger at significant levels in waters around coastal Manatee County this week, but the beaches have been spared. Karenia brevis, the organism that causes ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - The Florida Department of Health has issued a red tide caution for Franklin County and is asking residents to stay out of the water. The red tide caution was issued ...

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, ...

An extended bout of red tide along Florida’s west coast left beaches littered with dead fish in 2018, with clean-up efforts filling dumpsters including this one in Manatee County. Tiffany Tompkins ...

Red tide is a harmful algal bloom caused by the organism Karenia brevis. It is most commonly found in the Gulf of America but can appear on Florida's east coast. Red tide can cause respiratory issues ...