ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida sheds light on the environmental drivers of red tide blooms. "We're able to better look at the roles of viruses ...

Red tide, a harmful algae bloom, is impacting seafood supplies and prices in Gainesville, Florida. The bloom, while a natural phenomenon, is exacerbated by human factors like agricultural runoff.

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — As red tide continues to impact marine life and coastal communities, scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota are seeing promising results from their latest red tide ...

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 ...

The toxic blooms may get "considerably worse," according to experts. A toxic algae bloom is creeping up the west coast of the Sunshine State, killing wildlife and keeping residents and tourists away ...

Fish kills can start when levels reach 10,000 cells per liter. In 20 Florida locations, concentrations were higher than 100,000. Health alerts for red tide have been issued in Lee, Collier counties.