Floridians, brace yourself — spring break is almost here, which means hundreds of thousands visitors flocking to our beautiful beaches. However, regardless of if you're a native Floridian or a ...
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have uncovered an unexpected link between viruses and the infamous red tide blooms off the coast of Florida. These algae blooms, caused by the Karenia brevis ...
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It's that time of year when finding a spot at your favorite beach is a lot harder to find. It's spring break season! Is there ...
If you have ever traveled to the west coast or somewhere along the Gulf of Mexico, you may have heard of the term "red tide." Not to be confused with the Alabama Crimson Tide, this red tide alludes to ...
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 ...
NOAA's monitoring systems are crucial for predicting and mitigating red tide events, helping communities prepare and minimize economic losses. Proposed budget cuts to NOAA, including the Integrated ...
A group of University of South Florida researchers have, for the first time, identified viruses present in the red tide blooms that periodically plague the Gulf coast. This can be used to possibly ...
In the spring of 2020, a historic red tide event occurred in waters off Southern California. Driven by a bloom of the dinoflagellate Lingulodinium polyedra, this event brought nighttime displays of ...
University of South Florida researchers have discovered connections between certain viruses and red tide blooms. The even found a new viral species. Further research is needed to understand the ...
Identifying viruses associated with red tide can help researchers forecast the development of blooms and better understand environmental factors that can cause blooms to terminate. The study marks an ...