Teens help snook population rebound after cold snaps, red tide
For the past eight months, Riverview High School students have taken on the big responsibility of measuring, weighing and preparing snook to be released.
Mote tests machine that can remove red tide without harming marine life
At the Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Facility at the Mote Aquaculture Research Park, the OZONIX Mobile Water Treatment Unit is being put to the test. The system processes up to 4,000 gallons of water per minute, removing red tide while allowing other marine life to thrive.
Researchers concerned about possible red tide impact following dolphin baby boom
Researchers are concerned about the potential impact red tide will have on dolphin calves after 18 babies were recently born, which is just shy of the record of 21 calves born in 2019.
150 sea turtles killed by red tide so far this year, FWC says
FWC researchers say they've documented around 150 sea turtles that have been killed by red tide so far this year. Wildlife volunteers say they've started to see dead juvenile sea turtles washing ashore.
After red tide bloom, more homeowners considering 'green' fertilizers
This summer's massive red tide bloom has many homeowners thinking about the size of their environmental footprint, especially when it comes to lawn fertilizers that feed algae blooms.
Piney Point water being treated as ponds fill up
Stormwater being stored at the Piney Point phosphate plant stopped being discharged Friday after not meeting the Department of Environmental Protection’s water quality criteria.
Proposed bill would re-classify manatees as endangered
The bipartisan Manatee Protection Act would officially upgrade the west Indian manatee from "threatened" to "endangered" under the Endangered Species Act.
Scientists fear second red tide bloom may occur later this summer
Dr. Tracy Fanara stopped at Shark Con in Tampa to talk about a weather event responsible for shark bite anomalies that might be linked to red tide.
Despite dwindling presence of red tide, marine life continues to suffer around Tampa Bay
Environmental officials around Tampa Bay are hopeful the worst of red tide is coming to an end as tests show low concentrations in the bay and along Pinellas County's coast.
No-swim advisories issued at Sarasota County beaches due to high levels of bacteria
Sarasota County officials are warning beachgoers to stay out of the water at several beaches as no-swim advisories have been put in place.
Addressing manatee woes amid water quality crisis could take time, experts say
With more than 840 manatee deaths reported in the state this year, members of the FWC expressed a need for patience after receiving an outline of efforts to combat a significant decline in water quality, particularly along the state’s East Coast.
Drones, money pitched to bolster red tide efforts
Members of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said more-proactive measures are needed because red tide outbreaks will continue to hinder the state, particularly the Gulf Coast, which is struggling with an outbreak in the Tampa Bay area.
Rescued manatee being treated for red tide at ZooTampa
When manatees are impacted by red tide, it can cause seizures and paralysis, causing manatees to drown because they can't rise to the surface to breathe, according to ZooTampa.
Skeptical fishermen worry about future of the bay -- and their livelihoods
We don’t see dead fish near the mouth of the Alafia River as we did a month ago. But there’s a lot of frustration among fishermen who say the bay remains damaged. "The whole thing is a vicious cycle," one complained.
Fried looks to update Florida's water rules
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who is running to be the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, began a series of appearances Monday to highlight water-related problems including algae blooms and a spike in manatee deaths.
Maggots fill sand along Lido Beach after red tide fish kill
Hundreds of tons of dead fish – victims of the red tide algae bloom – have been pulled from the coast, but now some beachgoers are finding another unwelcome impact of red tide.
Researchers studying possible link between red tide and neurological issues
Researchers at the Roskamp Institute are working to determine if there is a connection between red tide and medical issues.
How FWC is monitoring red tide and fish kills from the sky
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is monitoring red tide and fish kills using a helicopter, an airplane, and satellite imagery.
Birds suffer red tide toxicity after eating poisoned fish
Red tide continues to hurt wildlife in and around the waters of Tampa Bay but the algae bloom is also having an impact on birds that fly above.
Red tide, pandemic deliver one-two punch to fishing businesses
For many Bay Area businesses, COVID-19 was the first of a one-two punch. Now, it’s the red tide crisis, which is leaving anglers without work and fishing stores without customers.