Red tide is a common term used to describe a type of harmful algal bloom (HAB) resulting when colonies of algae proliferate and produce harmful effects to humans, fish, shellfish or other organisms.

Jan 29, 2025 · Onshore winds pushed a red tide bloom that has been offshore the islands for the last few months onto shore earlier this week. On Sunday evening and Monday morning, SCCF Marine Lab scientists found very high levels of Karenia brevis, the organism that causes red tide, at Algiers Beach and Tarpon Bay Road Beach. “Our

1 day ago · A red tide alert sign is seen at beachside at Gulfside City Beach Park on Sanibel on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. Red tide has been documented off the coast of Southwest Florida including Sanibel.

6 days ago · Today, Jan. 31, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near the Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel, as well as Cayo Costa (offshore, 16 miles west of mainland), Lynn Hall Park and Bokeelia (offshore, three miles north of Charlotte Harbor ...

4 days ago · Recent water samples show red tide off the coast of Southwest Florida, with one spot on Sanibel Island reporting high levels. Here's where the bloom is located, how to track it, and how to know if ...

Jan 31, 2025 · Latest Red Tide Status Report Available by Phone Call 866-300-9399 at any time from anywhere to hear a recording about red tide conditions throughout the state.

Jan 29, 2025 · A health alert has been issued for red tide near Bowman’s Beach on Sanibel. Residents and visitors are advised to exercise caution.

— The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Sanibel Island 8.6 miles Offshore. This is in response to a water sample taken on December 5, 2024. The public should exercise caution in and around this area.

Nov 4, 2024 · What is a Florida red tide? A red tide, or harmful algal bloom, is a higher-than-normal concentration of a microscopic alga (plantlike organism). In Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, the species that causes most red tides is Karenia brevis, often abbreviated as K. brevis.

Mar 24, 2023 · – The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) has lifted health alerts issued from 1/23/2023 to 3/9/2023 for the presence of red tide near Turner Beach (Captiva), Blind Pass Beach (Sanibel), Buck Key near Blind Pass, Bonita Beach Causeway (Dog Beach), Bonita Beach Park, Little Hickory Island Park, Bowman’s Beach, Tarpon Bay ...