Red tides are a type of harmful algal bloom, and they occur worldwide. There are over 300 species of red tide, and within the United States, these blooms appear in three main coastal areas, ...

A sign warning of the red tide risk is displayed at Lido Key Beach in Sarasota, Florida, on March 15, 2023. The algae that causes red tide can result in toxic conditions for marine species.

A "red tide" algae bloom off the coast of Florida has sparked concern, with several counties issuing health alerts and some environmentalists calling on Governor Ron DeSantis to declare a state of ...

Posted by Florida Red Tide and other Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) on Friday, March 3, 2023. Red tide's toxic effects . Fish kills are one of the most obvious – and putrid – impacts of red tide ...

Harmful algae blooms are painting coastal shores in southwest Florida red and leaving swaths of dead fish — just weeks before thousands of people flock to the beach for spring break.

Red tide algae Karenia brevis found in waters off of Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties. Scientists explain what will influence the length and severity of a potential bloom.

In Florida, red tide is designated as a "harmful algal bloom." The National Weather Service keeps track of red tide through the Red Tide Respiratory Forecast .

Also known as harmful algae blooms, red tides — the massive growth of algae that is tied to multiple organisms — are driven by wind and water currents, nutrients that run into the water, ...

A massive red tide bloom continues to linger offshore from Florida's Gulf Coast, but fortuitous winds have kept the bloom far enough from the shore that it is not impacting local beaches. Experts ...

October 16 image from the NCCOS showing algal blooms on the coast of Florida / NCCOS 10/26/2024 Listen: Red tide is a harmful algal bloom that produces a strong odor like rotten eggs, and a large ...

A "red tide" algae bloom off the coast of Florida has sparked concern, with several counties issuing health alerts and some ...