From shark finning to red tide, Sarasota native McCourtney traces the environmental pressures reshaping the state’s waters.
The goal is to eventually make a net-like material out of the powder that can be used to toss into the water.
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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.
The supply of shellfish at the Magsaysay Fish Market in Dagupan City has dropped sharply due to red tide restrictions, ...
A team of University of South Florida researchers believes an everyday element, sunlight, could play a key role in reducing harmful red tide blooms impacting the Bay Area.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The latest sampling results from FWC show the red tide in our region following hurricanes Helene and Milton continues to push south. Professor emeritus Bob Weisburg has spent ...
New tech at the HRI is helping researchers spot harmful algal blooms sooner, allowing state agencies to respond faster and keep swimmers, seafood and wildlife safe.
Florida wildlife officials are keeping a close watch on the state’s coastline this week after detecting trace amounts of the ...
Conservation groups are speaking out against a provision in Florida's Farm Bill that would make it easier for Big Ag to ...
As temperatures rise back into the 70s, many are flocking to Fort Myers Beach. However, beachgoers are encountering a surprising sight along the shoreline—a significant amount of red drift algae.
The Alabama Crimson Tide fell short of a national championship in their second year under head coach Kalen DeBoer. Their season ended with a 38-3 Rose Bowl loss to the Indiana Hoosiers. The losses ...
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