A new initiative puts Gov. Ron DeSantis on the path toward his campaign promise to fight red tides in southwest Florida. The Legislature approved a 2019-20 budget that includes more than $600 million ...

Every fall, coastal residents of Florida wait and wonder: Will the water stay clear, or will the red tide return? This harmful algal bloom, caused by the algae Karenia brevis, does not devastate our ...

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 ...

GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - Data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is showing increasing red tide numbers along Florida’s Gulf Coast. “Over the past week, the red tide organism, Karenia ...

The toxic blooms may get "considerably worse," according to experts. A toxic algae bloom is creeping up the west coast of the Sunshine State, killing wildlife and keeping residents and tourists away ...

A 2017-2019 red tide bloom cost the South Florida tourism industry $2.7 billion, according to a new NOAA study. The economic losses stemmed from decreased revenue in hotels, restaurants, and other ...