A red tide is a higher-than-normal concentration of a microscopic alga (plant-like organism). In Florida, the species that causes most red tides is Karenia brevis (K. brevis).
FWC reports on the current status of Karenia brevis blooms using tables, static maps, and interactive Google Earth maps. Archived status maps can be found in our Flickr gallery.
Do you have questions about Florida's red tide? Find the answers here.
FWC scientists combine field sampling with tools maintained by state and federal partners to track red tides and their effects.
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