Red tide could worsen as algae feeds on nutrients released by decaying fish, scientists say
The red tide crisis affecting Tampa Bay is becoming a self-feeding cycle, according to scientists. The race is on to clear dead fish from the bay before they decompose because as dead fish decay, they release the same kinds of nutrients into the water that make red tide worse.
The red tide crisis affecting Tampa Bay is becoming a self-feeding cycle, according to scientists. The race is on to clear dead fish from the bay before they decompose because as dead fish decay, they release the same kinds of nutrients into the water that make red tide worse.
Heat wave 2021: Dangerous temperatures to again scorch northwestern US
The heat will bring triple-digit temperatures to many areas not accustomed to it, and officials are sounding the alarm to take additional precautions if necessary to stay safe and hydrated.
The heat will bring triple-digit temperatures to many areas not accustomed to it, and officials are sounding the alarm to take additional precautions if necessary to stay safe and hydrated.
Tracking red tide: With algae blooms, not all Bay Area beaches are alike
If you’re planning a day at the beach, be sure to check red tide maps for the latest conditions on Bay Area beaches.
If you’re planning a day at the beach, be sure to check red tide maps for the latest conditions on Bay Area beaches.
St. Pete mayor calls for state help during emergency meeting on red tide
St. Pete city council members will hold an emergency meeting as the city grapples with massive fish kills around its coast. Crews have cleared about 800 tons of dead fish amidst the algae bloom.
St. Pete city council members will hold an emergency meeting as the city grapples with massive fish kills around its coast. Crews have cleared about 800 tons of dead fish amidst the algae bloom.
Charter boat captains struggle to stay afloat amid red tide, fish kills
Charter boat captains hit hard by the pandemic are facing a double whammy as red tide leads to massive fish kill in Tampa Bay.
Charter boat captains hit hard by the pandemic are facing a double whammy as red tide leads to massive fish kill in Tampa Bay.
Fish captain gets rare view of blanket octopus near Anna Maria Island
Seven miles off the coast of Manatee County, a fishing captain had the rare experience to see a blanket octopus drifting around his boat.
Seven miles off the coast of Manatee County, a fishing captain had the rare experience to see a blanket octopus drifting around his boat.
Pacific Northwest heat wave likely killed ‘billions’ of marine animals, experts say
The deadly heat wave that struck the Pacific Northwest during the end of June likely killed billions of marine animals, according to researchers.
The deadly heat wave that struck the Pacific Northwest during the end of June likely killed billions of marine animals, according to researchers.
'We need your help': St. Pete mayor makes plea to DeSantis as dead fish continue to overwhelm city
So far, 500 tons of dead fish have been collected in St. Pete by city workers, which is stretching resources. On Wednesday, Mayor Rick Kriseman asked Gov. Ron DeSantis for help.
So far, 500 tons of dead fish have been collected in St. Pete by city workers, which is stretching resources. On Wednesday, Mayor Rick Kriseman asked Gov. Ron DeSantis for help.
Study: Parts of Amazon rainforest now emit more CO2 than what is absorbed
A new study shows portions of the Amazon rainforest are now emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb due to factors including deforestation and climate change.
A new study shows portions of the Amazon rainforest are now emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb due to factors including deforestation and climate change.
The American West is baking and burning: The numbers tell us why
The American West is baking, burning and drying in intertwined extreme weather. Four sets of numbers explain how bad it is now, while several others explain why it got this bad.
The American West is baking, burning and drying in intertwined extreme weather. Four sets of numbers explain how bad it is now, while several others explain why it got this bad.
With 614 tons of dead fish collected so far, 7 collection sites open in St. Pete
As of Tuesday, 614 tons of dead fish had been collected by the county, including 477 tons in St. Petersburg. Anyone who wants to pitch in with the cleanup can drop fish off in dumpsters at seven sites.
As of Tuesday, 614 tons of dead fish had been collected by the county, including 477 tons in St. Petersburg. Anyone who wants to pitch in with the cleanup can drop fish off in dumpsters at seven sites.
Number of US wildfires so far in 2021 largest in a decade, fire center data says
The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.
The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.
Polk County officials warn illegal garbage dumpers could face jailtime
Rather than take their stuff to the landfill and pay a fee, investigators say some people are just getting rid of it anywhere they can, but anyone who gets caught illegally dumping trash could face up to five years in prison.
Rather than take their stuff to the landfill and pay a fee, investigators say some people are just getting rid of it anywhere they can, but anyone who gets caught illegally dumping trash could face up to five years in prison.
As cleanup continues, more species fall victim to red tide bloom
Fish are dying by the tens of thousands off the Pinellas County coast due to a persistent red tide algae bloom. Clean-up crews are now trying to get the dead fish before they wash ashore.
Fish are dying by the tens of thousands off the Pinellas County coast due to a persistent red tide algae bloom. Clean-up crews are now trying to get the dead fish before they wash ashore.
Death Valley reaches 130 degrees; US West grapples with heat wave, drought
California's Death Valley has long been known as one of the hottest places on Earth. And the temperature climbed to an incredible 130 degrees in the northern Mojave desert all three days this past weekend.
California's Death Valley has long been known as one of the hottest places on Earth. And the temperature climbed to an incredible 130 degrees in the northern Mojave desert all three days this past weekend.
Death Valley temperature hit 130 degrees, close to world record
If verified, the 130 degree Fahrenheit temperature would be among the hottest ever measured on the planet.
If verified, the 130 degree Fahrenheit temperature would be among the hottest ever measured on the planet.
Mounds of dead fish close beaches, prompt around-the-clock cleanup in Pinellas, Hillsborough counties
Massive amounts of dead fish are washing onshore across Tampa Bay. Several beaches are closed and crews are racing to clean up the smelly, decaying mess.
Massive amounts of dead fish are washing onshore across Tampa Bay. Several beaches are closed and crews are racing to clean up the smelly, decaying mess.
Dead fish cause stink in St. Pete neighborhood after Elsa passes through
Dead baitfish, catfish and big game fish floating in the water near Coquina Key are causing a stink after Elsa washed them ashore.
Dead baitfish, catfish and big game fish floating in the water near Coquina Key are causing a stink after Elsa washed them ashore.
Meth addiction in fish poses threat to ecosystem balance, study says
A study released in July found that meth addiction in fish poses a threat to the natural balance of ecosystems.
A study released in July found that meth addiction in fish poses a threat to the natural balance of ecosystems.
Northwest heat wave impossible without climate change, study says
The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.
The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.