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

Researchers hope the study can eventually find a way to predict when blooms will occur, and how to reduce their effects on ...

Red tide has long plagued Florida beaches, bringing coughing, burning eyes and piles of dead fish. Scientists have been searching for a solution for decades, but progress has been elusive.

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 ...

University of South Florida researchers have discovered connections between certain viruses and red tide blooms. The even found a new viral species. Further research is needed to understand the ...

Red tide can cause respiratory problems in humans, especially those with asthma or other respiratory conditions. It is safe to eat local fish and shrimp during red tide, as long as they appear ...

In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used viral metagenomics to identify several viruses — including one new ...