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 day — red tide. Karenia brevis is a naturally ...

Floridians, brace yourself — spring break is almost here, which means hundreds of thousands visitors flocking to our beautiful beaches. However, regardless of if you're a native Floridian or a ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Researchers at the University of South Florida led a new study that is the first to identify viruses associated with the organism, karenia brevis, that causes red tide.

Samples of red tide-causing algae found in St Andrews Bay, high concentrations in Mexico Beach. Meanwhile a separate bacteria ...

A persistent bloom of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, has intensified in Northwest Florida, with bloom concentrations detected in five samples collected from Gulf County over the past week.

The Florida Department of Health advises the public to be cautious due to the presence of red tide in St. Andrews Bay near ...

NOAA's monitoring systems are crucial for predicting and mitigating red tide events, helping communities prepare and minimize economic losses. Proposed budget cuts to NOAA, including the Integrated ...

Red tide blooms have been reported along Florida's Gulf Coast. Swimming in areas with red tide can cause skin irritation and burning eyes, especially for those with sensitive skin. People with severe ...