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This map shows whether any red tide or blue-green algae have been reported across Florida. Having problems seeing the map?
Good news for beachgoers! According to both the USA TODAY Network and FWC databases, red tide is not present in Florida's waters as of March 13. This map shows whether any red tide or blue-green ...
Will your next trip to Florida's beaches be filled with stinky seaweed? Here's what to know about sargassum and where it ...
Scientists have finally uncovered the reason behind mysterious red tides washing up on Florida's coastline. The blood-red waves have been known to be both destructive to the environment and ...
Red tides are becoming a near annual occurrence off the west coast of Florida, which are caused by massive blooms of the algae Karenia brevis fueled in part by excess nutrients in the ocean.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — With warmer weather comes red tide, and two of Florida’s congressional representatives have introduced a bipartisan bill that would help the federal government respond to ...
For the first time, researchers identified nearly a dozen viruses associated with red tides off Florida’s coast that are harmful and costly. Also known as harmful algae blooms, red tides — the ...
The University of South Florida predicts a significant sargassum season in 2025. Red tide is not currently present in Florida as of April 8. While it's finally the time of year for spontaneous and ...