By testing water samples collected from red tide blooms off southwest Florida, the researchers found several viruses -- including one new viral species -- present in K. brevis blooms.

Can red tides be predicted? Currently, red tides can’t be predicted, but researchers are investigating the possibility. The effects of a red tide (e.g., dead fish and respiratory irritation in people) ...

GET IT ON G E T I T O N However ... Mark Meulemans, a snowbird living in Fort Myers, also avoids the beach during red tide. “We stay away from the beach if the red tide is bad.

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 ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — With warmer weather comes red tide, and two of Florida’s congressional representatives have introduced a bipartisan bill that would help the federal government respond to ...

Presence of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was diminishing, detected in just two samples from Florida’s Gulf coast the week ending March 23. The week prior, testing found K. brevis at 16 sites ...

Red tide can cause respiratory problems in humans, especially those with asthma or other respiratory conditions. It is safe to eat local fish and shrimp during red tide, as long as they appear healthy ...

Red tide can cause respiratory problems in humans, especially those with asthma or other respiratory conditions. It is safe to eat local fish and shrimp during red tide, as long as they appear ...

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 ...

TAMPA – A study led by researchers at the University of South Florida has for the first time identified viruses associated with the organism Karenia brevis, which often leads to bouts of red tide. In ...

But swimmers beware - officials are closely monitoring the potential for red tide. Red tide, or harmful algal blooms, can occur when algae in the ocean and freshwater grow out of control and produce ...