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 is the organism that causes red tide. During red tide events, the researchers collected Karenia brevis bloom samples to analyze in a lab.

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.

Published in the journal mSphere, the study is the first to identify viruses associated with Karenia brevis, the single-celled organism that causes red tide. By testing water samples collected ...

Red tide: What exactly is it? Red tide is caused by a higher-than-normal concentration of the algae Karenia brevis. It's common in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, according to FWC.At high ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.