USF researchers harness sunlight in promising breakthrough to fight red tide
A team of University of South Florida researchers believes an everyday element, sunlight, could play a key role in reducing harmful red tide blooms impacting the Bay Area.
A team of University of South Florida researchers believes an everyday element, sunlight, could play a key role in reducing harmful red tide blooms impacting the Bay Area.
USF researchers among first to identify viruses linked to red tide, which could help predict future blooms
Researchers at the University of South Florida are among the first to identify viruses associated with red tide, which could help experts predict future blooms.
Researchers at the University of South Florida are among the first to identify viruses associated with red tide, which could help experts predict future blooms.
Mote Marine Laboratory sees a 70% kill rate during mitigation field testing
Dead fish floated along two canals in Venice as toxins from red tide kept residents inside.
Dead fish floated along two canals in Venice as toxins from red tide kept residents inside.
Dead fish washing ashore on Lido Beach as Mote Marine Laboratory confirms red tide
At the water's edge, some beach goers took photos and others stopped to look at the dead fish, which could be seen as far as the eye could see on Lido Beach.
At the water's edge, some beach goers took photos and others stopped to look at the dead fish, which could be seen as far as the eye could see on Lido Beach.
Mote Marine Laboratory unveils new tools in fight against red tide, algal blooms
From the lab to the field, Mote Marine Laboratory said they've been working on new ways to fight red tide. Researchers there have three new red tide mitigation tools they've been working on, and they showed them off on Wednesday.
From the lab to the field, Mote Marine Laboratory said they've been working on new ways to fight red tide. Researchers there have three new red tide mitigation tools they've been working on, and they showed them off on Wednesday.
Study shows releases from Lake Okeechobee could be impacting red tide locally
Dead fish is the last thing beach-goers want to see, but that's exactly what washed ashore in south Sarasota County on Nokomis Beach.
Dead fish is the last thing beach-goers want to see, but that's exactly what washed ashore in south Sarasota County on Nokomis Beach.
Medium level of red tide detected at Manatee County location after Hurricane Milton
There are new warnings about red tide in areas of Manatee County that were hardest hit by Hurricane Milton. Officials said people should take precautions around the Rod and Reel Pier, which is on the northernmost tip of the county.
There are new warnings about red tide in areas of Manatee County that were hardest hit by Hurricane Milton. Officials said people should take precautions around the Rod and Reel Pier, which is on the northernmost tip of the county.
Red tide found in water samples from Southwest Florida to Pinellas County
Red tide has been detected in Southwest Florida and offshore in some areas from south Sarasota County to Pinellas, and researchers are monitoring it.
Red tide has been detected in Southwest Florida and offshore in some areas from south Sarasota County to Pinellas, and researchers are monitoring it.
Saharan Dust may cause allergy like symptoms and fuels red tide
Saharan Dust is making its 5,000-mile journey from the African continent to the Caribbean, Florida, and will blow as far west as Texas, meteorologists say.
Saharan Dust is making its 5,000-mile journey from the African continent to the Caribbean, Florida, and will blow as far west as Texas, meteorologists say.
Loggerhead sea turtle suffering from red tide rehabilitated by Mote Marine Laboratory
On Thursday morning, along the shoreline of Lido Beach a loggerhead sea turtle nicknamed ‘Steve’ returned home. Steve was affected by toxins from red tide.
On Thursday morning, along the shoreline of Lido Beach a loggerhead sea turtle nicknamed ‘Steve’ returned home. Steve was affected by toxins from red tide.
Study called Magic Jet Ski could help reduce red tide along beaches, scientists say
Instead of finding a lot of dead fish along Sarasota and Manatee County beaches, you'll find a beach full of spring breakers.
Instead of finding a lot of dead fish along Sarasota and Manatee County beaches, you'll find a beach full of spring breakers.
Florida red tide: American Lung Association provides tips on protecting yourself from respiratory issues
Red tide doesn’t bring concerns only for wildlife, but also health concerns for people at the beach. The American Lung Association is warning people, that it can cause respiratory issues.
Red tide doesn’t bring concerns only for wildlife, but also health concerns for people at the beach. The American Lung Association is warning people, that it can cause respiratory issues.
How will red tide impact spring break?
With spring break upon us officials are working fast to clear the beaches of dead fish from red tide.
With spring break upon us officials are working fast to clear the beaches of dead fish from red tide.
See where red tide is along Gulf Coast Beaches
The Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife is tracking red tide, which has been spotted along Gulf Coast beaches from Naples to Clearwater and has a map to help tourists see which areas are being impacted.
The Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife is tracking red tide, which has been spotted along Gulf Coast beaches from Naples to Clearwater and has a map to help tourists see which areas are being impacted.
Red tide forces Indian Rocks Beach community to cancel annual Beach Fest event
In the interest of public health, the Indian Rocks Beach Homeowners Association is canceling IRB Beachfest, the group's largest annual fundraiser which had been scheduled for April 15.
In the interest of public health, the Indian Rocks Beach Homeowners Association is canceling IRB Beachfest, the group's largest annual fundraiser which had been scheduled for April 15.
Manatee County picks up 7,000 pounds of dead fish after red tide blooms
Walking along Coquina Beach, Nancy Gilmour can spot a dead fish or two.
Walking along Coquina Beach, Nancy Gilmour can spot a dead fish or two.
What is causing red tide along Florida's Gulf coast?
A toxic algae bloom that runs from Naples to Clearwater is wreaking havoc along the west coast.
A toxic algae bloom that runs from Naples to Clearwater is wreaking havoc along the west coast.
Manatee rescued near Holmes Beach had watercraft wound, signs of red tide exposure
As red tide continues to sit off the Gulf coast, reported three manatees were rescued within a couple of days after they showed signs of exposure to the harmful organism. One sea cow was found near Holmes Beach.
As red tide continues to sit off the Gulf coast, reported three manatees were rescued within a couple of days after they showed signs of exposure to the harmful organism. One sea cow was found near Holmes Beach.
Have beach plans? Pinellas, Sarasota coast experiencing high levels of red tide
If you’re heading to the beach in the next couple of days, you may want to reconsider which beach you go to. NOAA is forecasting a high risk of respiratory irritation from red tide at some beaches in Pinellas, Sarasota and Lee Counties over the next 36 hours.
If you’re heading to the beach in the next couple of days, you may want to reconsider which beach you go to. NOAA is forecasting a high risk of respiratory irritation from red tide at some beaches in Pinellas, Sarasota and Lee Counties over the next 36 hours.
Scientists prepare for second field test of clay mixture used to mitigate red tide
Two years after scientists first field tested a clay mixture to mitigate red tide, they are looking back on what they learned in Sarasota County and preparing for a new field test.
Two years after scientists first field tested a clay mixture to mitigate red tide, they are looking back on what they learned in Sarasota County and preparing for a new field test.