Researchers may finally be able to forecast dangerous red algae blooms
During red tide events, the researchers collected Karenia brevis bloom samples to analyze in a lab. They used a method called ...
Tampa Bay area lawmakers introduce federal bill declaring red tide a ‘major disaster’
With warmer weather comes red tide, and two of Florida’s congressional representatives have introduced a bipartisan bill that ...
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Florida researchers identify the viruses that supercharge red tide
Researchers hope the study can eventually find a way to predict when blooms will occur, and how to reduce their effects on ...
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The sea is turning red! Researchers make breakthrough discovery that could help forecast dangerous algae blooms
For the first time, researchers identified nearly a dozen viruses associated with red tides off Florida’s coast that are harmful and costly. Also known as harmful algae blooms, red tides — the ...
Viruses linked to red tide: University of South Florida researchers ponder 'biocontrol'
A University of South Florida study linked viruses and red tide, and researchers now wonder if they can wield them to keep red tide at bay.
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DOH-Lee lifts red tide alert for islands, more
On March 14, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) lifted the health alerts issued onDec. 9, Dec. 10, Dec. 26, Jan. 3, Jan. 31, Feb. 4, Feb. 5, Feb. 6, Feb. 10 and Feb. 12 for the ...
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Bill would make FEMA funds available for red tide outbreaks
The Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act would include algal blooms in the definition of a “major disaster,” to allow technical and financial assistance from agencies such as ...
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Sanibel study seeks 400 volunteers to unravel red tide health impacts
A new study aims to solve the mystery surrounding red tide, and scientists are seeking 400 volunteers to participate.
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Scientists work to prevent future red tide outbreaks in Lee County
As red tide alerts are lifted around the area, Mote Marine Labratory is working to stop the algae from coming back.
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Study identifies viruses in red tide blooms for the first time
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 ...
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Red tide diminishes
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 ...
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Researchers may finally be able to forecast dangerous red algae blooms
For the first time, researchers identified nearly a dozen viruses associated with red tides off Florida’s coast that are harmful and costly. Also known as harmful algae blooms, red tides — the ...