Algae Blooms

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection says varying levels of cyanotoxins have been identified, increasing chances that the discharge at Piney Point will trigger a blue-green algae bloom.

Shellfish growers have long-term concerns about the wastewater pumping from the former Piney Point phosphate plant into the waters of Tampa Bay, including the potential for toxic algae and the reputation of the bay’s water quality.

Some new methods are being tested against Florida's regular outbreaks of algae blooms in the state's freshwater resources.

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

A new study finds that Florida has spent close to $20 million trying to deal with algae blooms over the past 10 years.

Scientists examining this month's fish kill in Biscayne Bay say it follows decades of decline, but it still could have been prevented.

A state task force appointed to advise lawmakers on Florida’s toxic algae problems is considering a toxic algae water quality standard.The standard…

Activists are suing Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a measure into law that prevents local governments from protecting the environment.The Clean Waterways…

Last summer, scientists with the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and the University of South Florida started a project to find iron, copper,…

State wildlife officials say a Trichodesmium algal bloom has been lingering off the coast of Southwest Florida the past few weeks.It’s a cyanobacteria…

State health officials are funding a study to explore the relationship between human health and algae bloom toxins. The Florida Department of Health…

Federal and state officials are trying to strike a balance between conservation and public access to South Florida waters. The Florida Fish and Wildlife...