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

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 ...

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

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.

Karenia brevis produces potent neurotoxins or brevetoxins that can be harmful to the humans, pets, fish, and wildlife. Wind and waves can break open K. brevis cells and release the toxins into ...

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

A type of toxic algae, Karenia brevis, ... K. brevis is increasing in Florida’s waters, more abundant year-round now than in the 1950s, most likely because of higher nutrients.

Over the next 36 hrs, @NOAACoastalSci is forecasting a HIGH risk of respiratory irritation from Karenia brevis (red tide) at some beaches in CHARLOTTE, MANATEE, PINELLAS and SARASOTA counties.

Red tide's toxic effects . Fish kills are one of the most obvious – and putrid – impacts of red tide blooms. K. brevis creates brevetoxins, which are a form of toxin that impacts fish and ...

Karenia brevis is the species responsible for most Red Tides in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. It produces neurotoxins but can normally be found at low, unharmful levels in the Gulf.

Published in the American Society for Microbiology’s journal mSphere, the study is the first to identify viruses associated with Karenia brevis, the single-celled organism that causes red tide ...

This movement of waters could increase the development of Karenia brevis. It is possible that the intensity of the red tide may be partially attributed to Ian’s landfall on Sept. 28.