A new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida shines light on the environmental drivers of red tide blooms.

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have uncovered an unexpected link between viruses and the infamous red tide blooms off ...

Jean Lim and her team partnered with researchers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish and ...

Will your next trip to Florida's beaches be filled with stinky seaweed? Here's what to know about sargassum and where it currently is spotted ...

Water samples collected between Feb. 24 and Feb. 26 found low levels of Karenia Brevis, the organism that causes red tide, in Tampa Bay. Very low levels offshore, but no impacts near local beaches ...

Karenia brevis is the organism that causes red tide. During red tide events, the researchers collected Karenia brevis bloom samples to analyze in a lab. They used a method called viral ...

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 ...

PETERSBURG, Fla. (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 is the first to identify viruses associated with Karenia brevis, the single-celled organism that causes red tide The findings are an initial step toward exploring viruses as biocontrol ...

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?