A type of microscopic algae called Karenia brevis has grown rapidly in Florida, leaving dead fish on the shore. Harmful “red tide” is wreaking smelly havoc on Florida’s Gulf Coast, canceling ...

Karenia brevis produce what are known as brevetoxins, which can kill marine life and birds. The red tide organism can also cause health problems in humans, such as skin irritation.

Florida's coastal waters are currently clear of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, with no observable presence in samples ...

Red tide: What exactly is it? Red tide is caused by a higher-than-normal concentration of the algae Karenia brevis. It's common in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, according to FWC.At high ...

Karenia brevis produces potent neurotoxins or brevetoxins that can be harmful to the humans, pets, fish, and wildlife. Wind and waves can break open K. brevis cells and release the toxins into ...

The only exception was Madeira Beach, which had “medium” levels, or 100,000 red tide-causing Karenia brevis cells per liter. Fish kills and breathing issues are possible at that level.

Published in the journal mSphere, the study is the first to identify viruses associated with Karenia brevis, the single-celled organism that causes red tide. By testing water samples collected ...

Karenia brevis is known as the Florida Red Tide organism. In large numbers, it causes red tide along Florida’s coastline. Karenia brevis can be found in Gulf waters any time of the year, ...

Over the next 36 hrs, @NOAACoastalSci is forecasting a HIGH risk of respiratory irritation from Karenia brevis (red tide) at some beaches in CHARLOTTE, MANATEE, PINELLAS and SARASOTA counties.

This movement of waters could increase the development of Karenia brevis. It is possible that the intensity of the red tide may be partially attributed to Ian’s landfall on Sept. 28.

Red tides are a type of harmful algal bloom, and they occur worldwide. There are over 300 species of red tide, and within the United States, these blooms appear in three main coastal areas ...