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 ...

Florida’s sun-soaked beaches and shimmering waterways are a magnet for locals and tourists alike. Whether it’s splashing in ...

Red tide is caused by an microscopic algae called karenia brevis. Health alerts for red tide have been issued for several areas in Southwest Florida. Red tides can last for days, weeks or months. Red ...

PARKWAY TO GET AROUND THE CONSTRUCTION. >> SO GROUND AND MOVE MARKS OUT. SO PAST 2 YEARS TO BE DOWN TO NAPLES. >> LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THIS RED TIDE BLOOM OFF OUR COASTLINE. IT'S THE SIZE OF CAPE CORAL ...

The normal blue and green waters of The Gulf have been stained a burnt orange thanks to a massive bloom of Red Tide. The imminent cause is unknown, but environmental and human factors are believed to ...

Red tide in Florida. Here's what to know about the toxic algae Red tide is a naturally occurring toxic algal bloom in Florida and the Gulf and can be harmful to people and animals.

Low to medium red tide levels are present in some areas on the west coast of Florida. Red tide can cause respiratory irritation in humans, especially those with pre-existing conditions. Red tide ...

Red Tide is a harmful algal bloom caused by a naturally occurring alga (a plant-like microorganism) called Karenia brevis or K. brevis. When K. brevis appears in large quantities – typically in the ...

A health alert sign warns visitors of Sand Key Park to the presence of red tide in the surrounding water in March 2023. The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County is advising Keys residents and ...