According to marine microbiologist Dr Emma Rocke of the University of Cape Town, bioluminescent events along the Cape ...

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County still has advisories posted for several area beaches as red tide counts continue to hover well above the toxic range. DOH says coastal residents should ...

Red tide is a toxic algae bloom that can be deadly to marine life and harmful to humans. Blooms typically occur in the fall but can happen at any time and last from a few days to several years. The ...

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Red Tide is a harmful algal 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 ...

Watching phytoplankton illuminate the world's shores is an otherworldly experience. With a bit of luck and perseverance, these are the best places to catch the notoriously elusive natural phenomenon.

Red tide is still bloom along the Florida Gulf coast, but Sarasota and Manatee County beaches are currently in the clear. Satellite images published by the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science ...

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 ...

Microscopic algae blooms have turned the ocean off Ventura into a sort of brown soup in recent weeks but may not stick around much longer. Caused by tiny phytoplankton, they are two of several that ...