A type of microscopic algae called Karenia brevis has grown rapidly in Florida, leaving dead fish on the shore. Harmful “red tide” is wreaking smelly havoc on Florida’s Gulf Coast, canceling some ...

What's wiggly and red and (sometimes) found all over Southwest Florida beaches? This algae provides a home for critters and a ...

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued more advisories for beaches and waterways along the coast, although recent counts show an outbreak that may be waning. Red tide has drifted ...

NAPLES, Fla. – As red tide has returned to Southwest Florida, with dead fish and dead eels washing ashore on beaches, you may be wondering if you can still eat your favorite fish or seafood. A red ...

Just as locals and tourists prepare for the holiday weekend, state environmental officials have confirmed the return of red ...

Florida's southwest coast is experiencing a flare-up of toxic red tide algae, leading residents to complain about burning eyes and skin as thousands of dead fish wash along the shores of the Sunshine ...

Red tide has discoloured parts of the West Coast, with dead shellfish washing up. Marine scientist Maryke Musson explains ...

Florida-bound spring breakers expecting pristine beaches and clear blue seas may be in for a rude awakening along the southwest coast, where a toxic red tide has hit. The toxic algae bloom – which ...

The public is cautioned not to eat white mussel, whelks and other shellfish washed out at St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai on the ...

Florida researchers are working to map fish kills after red tide events to help regulators determine harvesting limitations. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded the five-year ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission detected red tide organism K. brevis in several dozen samples along Florida’s Gulf coast this week, according to an update ...

New research suggests that toxic red tides may be responsible for fish and dolphin deaths, even when it's no longer present in the coastal waters. Scientists may have a new answer to their questions ...