Florida's coastal waters are currently clear of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, with no observable presence in samples ...

Karenia brevis blooms have been in the Gulf of Mexico for hundreds of years as documented by fish kills, toxic shellfish, aerosols. They will be here for some time to come.

Florida environmental agencies are closely monitoring a minor detection of Karenia brevis, the organism responsible for red ...

Karenia brevis can utilize at least 13 different sources of nutrients, including multiple forms of nitrogen and phosphorus. They also discussed a need for determining what qualifies as a bloom.

A type of microscopic algae called Karenia brevis has grown rapidly in Florida, leaving dead fish on the shore. Harmful “red tide” is wreaking smelly havoc on Florida’s Gulf Coast, canceling ...

Karenia brevis produce what are known as brevetoxins, which can kill marine life and birds. The red tide organism can also cause health problems in humans, such as skin irritation.

Countless fish, hundreds of sea turtles, manatees and dolphins have been killed by toxins from Karenia brevis, the single-celled algae responsible for Florida’s rust-colored blooms.

Karenia brevis was not present on Naples Pier, according to the report, despite being 4 miles away from Horizon Way Beach. "Red tide is extremely patchy and it moves with currents and winds ...

Karenia brevis produces brevetoxins. For people with severe or chronic respiratory conditions, such as emphysema or asthma, the toxins can cause serious illness.

Karenia brevis’ genome is 33 times larger than the human genome, and scientists know very little about its makeup because it has not yet been sequenced. Grow your mind.

The only exception was Madeira Beach, which had “medium” levels, or 100,000 red tide-causing Karenia brevis cells per liter. Fish kills and breathing issues are possible at that level.

K. brevis contains harmful toxins that can impact the nervous systems of fish, birds and mammals. More: What travelers should know about Florida's red tide outbreak Why is red tide happening?