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Red tide blooms are most likely to occur during the fall. What are conditions like now?

A toxic red tide (Karenia brevis) bloom can make parts of the Gulf deadly to fish and shorebirds as well as marine mammals ...
WMNF

Red tide stretches from Tampa Bay to the Florida Keys: what is it?

Red Tide is a harmful algal bloom caused by a naturally occurring alga (a plant-like microorganism) called Karenia brevis or K. brevis. When K. brevis appears in large quantities – typically in the ...
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What is a King Tide? Here are the factors that lead to nuisance tidal flooding in the fall

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s that time of year -- higher than average tides called King Tides. During the fall, the moon is at its closest point to the Earth, which enhances our tides in September, ...
Yahoo

Confused by the tides on Cape Cod? Here's what you need to know.

Here on Cape Cod, tides are a daily companion. The titanic tag team of moon and sun use their superpowers to influence the ebb and flow of the sea that surrounds our spindly peninsula. And keeping ...

King tides are coming to South Florida. Here’s what you need to know.

King tides will be seeping into South Florida in the coming days, but some will be stronger than others. The tides will recur ...
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Elevated tides along the coast: What’s causing it and what to expect

A high-pressure system is sitting to the north. This setup has led to a strong northeasterly breeze moving into the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. These winds, gusting up to 25 mph, have been blowing ...