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Tag Archives: Karenia brevis

Fighting Red Tide By Spraying a Clay Slurry

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Rick SpilmanJuly 22, 2021

We recently posted about the latest round of red tide to hit the Gulf Coast of Florida. Florida red tide is caused by the blooming of the dinoflagellate Karenia brevis. K. brevis produces neurotoxins that can cause respiratory problems in … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged clay, clay flocculation, Florida, Gulf Coast, Karenia brevis, red tide

Red Tide Hits Florida Gulf Coast Again

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Rick SpilmanJuly 15, 2021

A recent editorial headline in the Tampa Bay Times read “In St. Petersburg, climate change smells like rotting fish” and was subtitled “A massive fish kill reminds us how climate change can suddenly wash up on our shores.” The latest … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged dead fish, Florida, Karenia brevis, red tide, St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay
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