Harmful algae

Only background levels of the red tide organism Karenia brevis have been detected in the Gulf of Mexico, which is normal. But when a bloom arrives again, Manatee is now better prepared.

Researchers will look to sediments for information on past blooms and what they can tell us about today's events.

Scientists think they've found a way to starve the cyanobacteria of a key nutrient it needs to grow.

The red tide on Florida's Gulf Coast last year killed dolphins, manatees and fish. A new study finds the toxic algae also affects stone crab , one of...