USF researchers harness sunlight in promising breakthrough to fight red tide

A team of University of South Florida researchers believes an everyday element, sunlight, could play a key role in reducing ...

Is there red tide in Florida’s waters? Map and what locals and spring breakers should know

It's that time of year when finding a spot at your favorite beach is a lot harder to find. It's spring break season! Is there any red tide reported?

Red Tide Watch: Florida’s Coasts See Scattered Algae But No Major Blooms

Florida’s coastline remains in a state of cautious observation this week as environmental monitors tracked the presence of ...
The Bradenton Times

Red Tide Status Update: 2/6/26

Over the past week, red tide   was observed in 21 samples from Northwest Florida and one sample from Florida’s East Coast.
University of South Florida

USF-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tide

What if sunlight could help curb Florida’s red tide? USF researchers have engineered a reusable, light-activated material ...

Does red tide in Florida affect manatees, dolphins? Toxic algae suspected in recent deaths

While red tide counts reportedly fell in parts of Florida's Gulf coast, the toxic algae is suspected in the recent deaths of a manatee and a dolphin.
Sun Sentinel

Florida’s recurring red tides come with ever-increasing costs | Opinion

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 ...
WCTV

FWC: Red tide numbers increasing along Florida’s Gulf Coast

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 ...
WFTV

Red tide detected on Florida’s east coast in Flagler County

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Red tide has been detected on Florida’s east coast in a sample from Flagler County, according to the Florida Wildlife Commission. The Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) reported ...
FOX 13 Tampa Bay on MSN

Red tide research

Red tide can cause devastating blows to marine life, breathing difficulties for people, but researchers at USF may have found some help from the sunlight. FOX 13’s Jennifer Kveglis reports.