Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

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HAB Events-Current Status

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) is the rapid growth of a toxic or nuisance algal species that negatively affects natural resources or humans. Check the current status of Florida red tide and other HABs around the state.



Florida Red Tide Current Status

Red tide status reports contain information about current red tide conditions and include sample results, a map, and information links.

Other Florida HAB Events

Read about recent algal blooms or events that the Harmful Algal Blooms Research group has investigated. Find accounts of earlier investigations under Historical Florida HAB Events in the Harmful Algal Bloom Archive section.



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