The red tide that enveloped our coast from the fall of 2017 until January 2019 did $2.7 billion in damages to the south Florida tourism industry, according to a federal study released May 20.

New research from NOAA revealed that the 2018 red tide event caused $2.7 billion in losses. The harmful algal bloom left beaches empty and businesses that depend on tourism struggling to survive.

If you have health-related questions or concerns about red tide blooms, call DOH-Hillsborough at (813)-559-4065 This is in response to a water sample taken on Dec. 13.

Although the species rebounded following an "unusual mortality event" in 2021, environmental groups say a recent uptick in ...

UF/IFAS researchers are testing how effective these products are by putting them in mesh bags and burying them alongside corn ...

Harmful Algal Blooms Red tides are harmful algal blooms caused by higher-than-normal concentrations of Karenia brevis (microscopic algae native to the Gulf of Mexico). Red tides produce toxins that ...

Florida's coastal waters are currently clear of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, with no observable presence in samples ...

What You Need To Know A Florida scientist detected red tide in 79 samples along Florida’s Gulf Coast in the last week Records show just under 1,000 pounds of dead fish were picked up from St ...

No Red Tide Organism Detected Statewide Floridians and visitors alike can enjoy the state's pristine coastlines with peace of ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has identified 10 dangers at beaches. Volusia County, with its beach ...