Red tide cell counts are well into the "death zone" in Lee County waters as toxins in the Gulf have turned normally turquoise waters copper. The Florida Department of Health in Lee County issued an ...

King Tides and a Pacific storm could bring flooding to California’s coast. Here’s what to know, safety tips, and how to join ...

A microscopic algae can cause what some call red tide. The blooms showed up locally in recent weeks. Microscopic algae blooms have turned the ocean off Ventura into a sort of brown soup in recent ...

California is a magical place in the winter, the monarchs return to the state to overwinter, Santa Claus arrives on a surfboard, and twice in two months, the waves get very, very high. King Tides, the ...

Red Tide is a harmful alga 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 ...

Whether you're a native Floridian or a seasoned visitor to the state's coasts, you know it only takes a visit from one ...

Red tide is caused by a naturally occurring organism called Karenia brevis, which can discolor water and release toxins. While red tide is more common in warmer months, it can occur year-round and ...

The toxic blooms may get "considerably worse," according to experts. A toxic algae bloom is creeping up the west coast of the Sunshine State, killing wildlife and keeping residents and tourists away ...

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 ...