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algae
Large potential red tide bloom may come to Southwest Florida
Listen: Red tide is a harmful algal bloom that produces a strong odor like rotten eggs, and a large bloom has been detected off the coast of Florida that could contain the algae. Satellite images show...
Conservation groups urge EPA to set limits on toxic algal blooms
Listen: Five conservation organizations petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency Thursday to set limits on algae bloom toxins. The blooms threaten the health of Floridians and wildlife. Jason Totoiu is the senior attorney with the Center...
Parasite may lead to ‘pandemic’ for sea urchins, according to new USF research
Listen: Researchers at the University of South Florida have discovered a marine parasite attacking sea urchins has spread to a new species and region. They’re concerned it’s becoming a pandemic for sea urchins. A parasite...
Tampa Bay beachgoers shouldn’t fear “giant blob of seaweed”
An extremely large mass of algae is set to wash up on Florida’s beaches in coming months. Luckily, its effect on Tampa Bay will be minimal.
Women’s Show 8/9: Hiroshima and Nagasaki; Red and Green Algae
“Lest we forget”…….. August 6th and August 9th – Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We must not forget a weapon that can vaporize a human being and leave only a shadow. The miraculous new weapon that ended...
Lake Okeechobee algae bloom spreading toward both Florida coasts
Because of recent heavy rains, huge algae blooms from polluted Lake Okeechobee are once again racing toward Florida’s west and east coast as water is released from the quickly-filling lake. Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch is the former...
Florida red tide algae fueled by several nutrient sources: Mote scientist
Florida red tide algae fueled by several nutrient sources: Mote scientist
