Red tide, pandemic deliver one-two punch to fishing businesses
For many Bay Area businesses, COVID-19 was the first of a one-two punch. Now, it’s the red tide crisis, which is leaving anglers without work and fishing stores without customers.
For many Bay Area businesses, COVID-19 was the first of a one-two punch. Now, it’s the red tide crisis, which is leaving anglers without work and fishing stores without customers.
Artificial reefs filtering out red tide in Nokomis
Under the dock at Pelican Alley in Nokomis, artificial reefs are starting to do their job. Installed just days ago the reefs are already forming. Their job will include filtering red tide out of the water.
Under the dock at Pelican Alley in Nokomis, artificial reefs are starting to do their job. Installed just days ago the reefs are already forming. Their job will include filtering red tide out of the water.
Hundreds of sharks take refuge from red tide in Longboat Key canals
The canals of Buttonwood Harbour aren't usually home to sharks, but hundreds of bonnethead, lemon, and nurse sharks trying to survive red tide have found themselves gathered there indefinitely.
The canals of Buttonwood Harbour aren't usually home to sharks, but hundreds of bonnethead, lemon, and nurse sharks trying to survive red tide have found themselves gathered there indefinitely.
High concentrations of red is not turning away beachgoers
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission detected high levels of karenia brevis (red tide) from Indian Shores to Pass-A-Grille, and low to medium levels in other Pinellas County beaches.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission detected high levels of karenia brevis (red tide) from Indian Shores to Pass-A-Grille, and low to medium levels in other Pinellas County beaches.
Red tide prediction map shows worsening conditions on Pinellas County beaches
The map may look like a toddler had some fun with a crayon, but thanks to researchers at the University of South Florida, it actually gives us a way to look at the forecast of red tide for the next few days.
The map may look like a toddler had some fun with a crayon, but thanks to researchers at the University of South Florida, it actually gives us a way to look at the forecast of red tide for the next few days.
Lawn clippings, dog droppings, fertilizer all contribute to red tide, scientists say
The spill of wastewater from Piney Point is likely fueling the red tide algal bloom in Tampa Bay, but many everyday activities around the bay also play a big role in the health of the waterway.
The spill of wastewater from Piney Point is likely fueling the red tide algal bloom in Tampa Bay, but many everyday activities around the bay also play a big role in the health of the waterway.
Red tide predicted to worsen on Pinellas County beaches this weekend
Pinellas County officials are warning anyone planning to go to the beach this weekend that red tide could get worse due to onshore winds.
Pinellas County officials are warning anyone planning to go to the beach this weekend that red tide could get worse due to onshore winds.
Red tide leaving Tampa Bay, intensifies on beaches
Toxic algae blooms are moving out of Tampa Bay towards the 35-mile stretch of Pinellas County beaches.
Toxic algae blooms are moving out of Tampa Bay towards the 35-mile stretch of Pinellas County beaches.
Tampa Bay ‘better than last week,’ but anglers worry as red tide battle continues
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in St. Pete to address the current status of red tide, saying the bay "looks a lot better than it did last week" following days of cleanup efforts that led to 1,300 tons of dead marine life and debris.
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in St. Pete to address the current status of red tide, saying the bay "looks a lot better than it did last week" following days of cleanup efforts that led to 1,300 tons of dead marine life and debris.
Pinellas tourism officials meeting to discuss red tide impacts
As red tide continues to plague Bay Area shores and waters, officials will learn just how extensive the impacts are on local businesses.
As red tide continues to plague Bay Area shores and waters, officials will learn just how extensive the impacts are on local businesses.
Sewage spills around Tampa Bay add fuel to red tide, scientists say
The city says there was a mechanical failure that led to 1,300 gallons of raw sewage to leak near Smacks Bayou. That's around 31st Avenue NE and Maple Street NE.
The city says there was a mechanical failure that led to 1,300 gallons of raw sewage to leak near Smacks Bayou. That's around 31st Avenue NE and Maple Street NE.
FWC, DEP set up office in St. Petersburg to monitor red tide
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Department of Environmental Protection are working to provide real-time updates on the status of red tide around Tampa Bay's waterways.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Department of Environmental Protection are working to provide real-time updates on the status of red tide around Tampa Bay's waterways.
Hillsborough County releases red tide cleanup guidelines for residents
There are four collection sites for Hillsborough County residents to dispose of dead fish collected from their property.
There are four collection sites for Hillsborough County residents to dispose of dead fish collected from their property.
Seagrass suffers as red tide kills fish faster than crews can remove them
As the race to remove hundreds of tons of dead fish from Tampa Bay continues, there is rising concern about the health of seagrass as red tide devastates the waterway.
As the race to remove hundreds of tons of dead fish from Tampa Bay continues, there is rising concern about the health of seagrass as red tide devastates the waterway.
DeSantis: No plan to declare state of emergency for red tide
The stinky fish kill has led some residents to call on Governor DeSantis to step up the state's response. However, the governor is sticking to his stance.
The stinky fish kill has led some residents to call on Governor DeSantis to step up the state's response. However, the governor is sticking to his stance.
Coffee Pot Park shows signs of improvement after crews, volunteers spend days cleaning up dead fish
As the red tide crisis continues to ravage Bay Area waters, city crews and volunteers are working around the clock to keep shorelines clean and it's making some progress.
As the red tide crisis continues to ravage Bay Area waters, city crews and volunteers are working around the clock to keep shorelines clean and it's making some progress.
‘It’s a ghost town out there’: Out-of-work anglers plead for governor to declare state of emergency
Hundreds gathered in St. Petersburg on Saturday for a red tide rally in hopes of getting Governor Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency.
Hundreds gathered in St. Petersburg on Saturday for a red tide rally in hopes of getting Governor Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency.
How Tampa Bay could become a 'dead zone' for marine plants and animals
If the red tide that's plaguing Tampa Bay and causing massive fish kills does not clear up soon, experts fear Tampa Bay could become what's known as a dead zone.
If the red tide that's plaguing Tampa Bay and causing massive fish kills does not clear up soon, experts fear Tampa Bay could become what's known as a dead zone.
Breakthrough discovery: Mote researchers may have found method to kill red tide with clay
For the past two years, researchers with Mote Marine, the FWC, and other organizations have been working to develop ways to fight red tide. On Friday, they may have witnessed the breakthrough they hoped for.
For the past two years, researchers with Mote Marine, the FWC, and other organizations have been working to develop ways to fight red tide. On Friday, they may have witnessed the breakthrough they hoped for.
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.