Poor water quality on Sanibel Island poses a significant threat to its economy. The state is investing over a billion dollars ...

Florida's coastal waters are currently clear of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, with no observable presence in samples ...

The beaches with the best shells are brimming with natural treasures. It's time for a visit. A beach day? (S)hell yeah!

World Sea Turtle Day — the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) officially broke ground on its Harkey Sea Turtle ...

Floridians have rightfully demanded solutions to address red tide, and in June 2019, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law 379.2273 Florida Statutes to establish and support the Florida Red ...

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that a recently released study put an updated price tag on the costs associated with the 2018 red tide event in Southwest Florida, which ...

A 2017-2019 red tide bloom cost the South Florida tourism industry $2.7 billion, according to a new NOAA study. The economic losses stemmed from decreased revenue in hotels, restaurants, and other ...

Three Sanibel and Captiva Island restaurants reopened after Hurricane Ian closures. Keylime Bistro, Blue Giraffe, and the Lazy Flamingo are now open. The Bubble Room is expected to reopen in the ...

Florida’s coastal communities are enjoying a welcome reprieve from the persistent threat of red tide, as the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was not observed in any samples collected statewide over ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – It’s one of the most anticipated seasons of the year for offshore anglers — American red snapper season is officially open in the Gulf! These prized fish draw anglers ...

Ship traffic through the Red Sea is down by around three-fifths since 2023 when the Houthis started targeting ships there in solidarity with Hamas in its war with Israel in Gaza, Mr. Meade said.

New research from NOAA revealed that the 2018 red tide event caused $2.7 billion in losses. The harmful algal bloom left beaches empty and businesses that depend on tourism struggling to survive.