Ocean Circulation Lab News Today

The organism that causes red tide was found at trace levels in three counties last week.

The new grant aims to monitor and forecast Sargassum blooms such as this one that inundated a beach on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin.

Florida’s southwest coast was hit by an increase of toxic Red Tide algae this week, ruining the beach experience for many tourists. The current bloom started in October.

Florida-bound spring breakers expecting pristine beaches and clear blue seas may find their beaches closed after a  toxic red algae bloom has has hit the southwest coast.

Officials reported a flare-up this week while warning the residents that the phenomenon could linger on for some time.

Florida residents and visitors to local beaches have reported respiratory issues and burning eyes following an increased presence ...

Toxic red tide algae have appeared across the southwest coast of Florida, afflicting residents of seven counties with multiple health issues.

A stubborn red tide that has ebbed and flowed along Florida’s Gulf Coast since Hurricane Ian’s landfall is once again threatening some Pinellas County beaches.

Low levels of the bloom have been detected in two spots at the mouth of Tampa Bay, but experts say right now, it shouldn’t be cause for alarm.

In the wake of the hurricane, researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science (CMS) have been hard at work studying the storm’s impacts on the state. From high-resolution modeling to satellite imagery, these snapshots show our teams at work.