Red tide is caused by an algae called Karenia Brevis. This algae is always present in some concentrations in the Gulf waters.

The emergency room medical director at HCA Florida Doctors Hospital answers questions about red tide and human health.

When the algae bloom, they release neurotoxins that not only kill marine life but also cause respiratory issues in humans. So ...

Local experts confirmed that red tide is present along the Sarasota and Manatee County coast, but spotty and at low levels in ...

Fish kills lingered across several Sarasota and Manatee County beaches after the long President's Day weekend.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reporting some patches of moderate to strong red tide, mostly toward ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reporting some patches of moderate to strong red tide, mostly toward the Sarasota area.

The side effects of red tide were prominent on Longboat Key beaches on Feb. 17. Piles of dead fish accumulated near the tide ...

Florida's Gulf Coast is facing another red tide crisis, with hundreds of dead fish washing ashore on Sarasota and Manatee ...

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 ...

Monday was a seemingly beautiful beach day, but once visitors reached the shoreline, they were greeted with an unwelcome ...

The proliferations have become increasingly common in recent years and can have health and economic impacts in affected areas.