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 ...
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Viruses that supercharge red tide are identified by USF researchers
Researchers hope the study can eventually find a way to predict when blooms will occur, and how to reduce their effects on ...
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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Red tide relief in sight? SWFL study reveals promising findings
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. I tear up, and it feels like it’s clogging your ...
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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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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New USF study identifies virus that causes red tide
(WFLA) — Researchers at the University of South Florida led a new study that is the first to identify viruses associated with the organism, karenia brevis, that causes red tide. The study ...
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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 ...
USF 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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...