Red tides are naturally occurring and have been documented around the Gulf of Mexico specifically since the 1500s, said Richard Pierce, an ecotoxicologist at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota ...

With red tide blooms being stronger than they were just 50 years ago, ... Red tide experts: latest bloom an example of longer-lasting, stronger blooms. Chad Gillis. Fort Myers News-Press.

Red tide is a phenomenon that occurs when algae in the ocean reproduce rapidly and create a large concentration of red pigments in the water. The Latest; ... For example, boats and ships can ...

Red tides aren't just the scourge of beachgoers; they're also deadly to marine life like fish, birds and even manatees. And they can have a serious impact on human health, too. A red tide occurs ...

Fast Facts: Karenia Brevis is the organism that forms red tide. Experts say red tide begins naturally; However, human activities have the potential to influence red tide. Red tide is ...

Malone said that the fall season, when red tide blooms tend to be most severe, features a lot of weekend events along the coast. A bloom can create health hazards for anyone in the water, and if ...

While red tide is nothing new, we haven’t seen mammals dying at this rate in years. Fish kills are a normal causality. Florida Wildlife Commission reports 80 tons of fish have been removed from ...

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The resource aims to integrate different types of data — like Red Tide and ocean currents, for example — using standardized measurements.

For example, toxic algae known as red tide can leave the shores littered with dead fish, making a trip to the beach a total stinker. Whether you're looking ahead to plan beach outings or trying to ...

Red tide has killed tons of marine life this year and it can also pose a threat to your health and your pets. ... For example, if you have cats or birds that spend time outside, ...

Florida's toxic red tide has caused losses of billions of dollars in just one year, due to a lack of tourists. The state's economy is estimated to have lost $2.7 billion due to the red tide blooms ...