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Welcome message Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:59:22 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/welcome-message-f3/favviocom-watch-the-latest-movies-online-hassle-free-hd-t31.htm#41 http://algae.forumotion.com/welcome-message-f3/favviocom-watch-the-latest-movies-online-hassle-free-hd-t31.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/report-on-bloom-from-june-5-08-t30.htm Pete Bloom is still heavily in place in Twin Key Basin, Rabbit Key Basin, West to 9 mile bank, and North into parts of Spy and Whipray Basins. Bloom was absent North of here next to the mainland where it was present a few weeks ago. Florida Bay Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:50:57 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/report-on-bloom-from-june-5-08-t30.htm#40 http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/report-on-bloom-from-june-5-08-t30.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/red-tide-effect-on-key-s-coral-reefs-t29.htm Crystal From Keynews.com: Majority of Keys reef is dead, according to scientists BY TIMOTHY O'HARA Free Press Staff May 15, 2008 Humans, dolphins and manatees are not the only ones who have trouble breathing during severe red tide outbreaks. Preliminary data shows that red tides harm coral respiration as well. Research scientists from the Smithsonian Institution and the University of North Florida dove the reef last week, collecting coral samples and trying to measure ... Florida Bay Wed, 28 May 2008 14:31:10 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/red-tide-effect-on-key-s-coral-reefs-t29.htm#37 http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/red-tide-effect-on-key-s-coral-reefs-t29.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/2008-bloom-event-t28.htm Erik Based on observations coming in from the field, it appears the mid-bay 2008 bloom event is underway. The pictures and story in the Miami Herald (http://www.miamiherald.com/983/story/520306.html), mostly from an interview with Pete, indicate that Twin Keys Basin is pea green already. Historically, this appears to be an early onset for an algal bloom - what remains to be seen is if it builds to a significant and damaging event as was observed last year. We have a monitoring program in ... Florida Bay Wed, 07 May 2008 14:29:34 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/2008-bloom-event-t28.htm#36 http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/2008-bloom-event-t28.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/save-the-date-april-15-public-meeting-t27.htm Crystal What: Florida Bay Algae Bloom Public Meeting When: Tuesday April 15, 2008 from 6-8 PM Where: Marriot Key Largo Bay Beach Resort* Who: Anyone concerned about the persistent algae blooms in Florida Bay Why: To learn the latest information about the current algae bloom and to show your support for Florida Bay! *103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo 33037 Mile Marker 104 (Bay side) (305) 453-0000 Florida Bay Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:05:49 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/save-the-date-april-15-public-meeting-t27.htm#35 http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/save-the-date-april-15-public-meeting-t27.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/brown-blob-in-irl-t26.htm Crystal Lagoon's brown blob identified BY JIM WAYMER Florida Today January 23, 2008 Scientists have identified the brown blob that floated across the Indian River Lagoon in northern Brevard this month as an extreme case of a common algae. Researchers identified the algae as a species somewhat related to red tide but without the toxic effects. The brownish algae frothed up into thick, gelatinous globs that blanketed the lagoon's banks from Melbourne to Titusville. It ... Other Blooms Around the State Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:46:01 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/brown-blob-in-irl-t26.htm#34 http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/brown-blob-in-irl-t26.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/bloom-back-in-north-central-bay-t25.htm Pete After spending some time on Florida Bay this weekend I was suprised to see that the bloom has returned to north central Florida Bay, specifically in the areas of Whipray and Rankin Basins and outside Terrapin Bay. These were areas that looked real bad this past summer and spring but had returned to normal the past 3 or 4 months. Florida Bay Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:13:27 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/bloom-back-in-north-central-bay-t25.htm#33 http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/bloom-back-in-north-central-bay-t25.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/red-tide-affects-clam-harvest-hits-clammers-hard-t24.htm Crystal From the Orlando Sentinel: Red Tide Hits Clammers Hard: Red tide puts area's clam harvest on hold Rachael Jackson | Sentinel Staff Writer December 22, 2007 MOSQUITO LAGOON - Bright-yellow overalls hanging on his skinny frame, Jimmy Craner squatted on the shore, brushed aside some sand and plucked a golf-ball-sized clam from the water. Normally, he would toss it into a mesh bag and continue collecting the shellfish -- it's his livelihood. But this clam was useless ... Other Blooms Around the State Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:43:22 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/red-tide-affects-clam-harvest-hits-clammers-hard-t24.htm#32 http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/red-tide-affects-clam-harvest-hits-clammers-hard-t24.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/red-tide-bobbing-around-martin-county-t23.htm Crystal From TCPalm.com: Red tide still a concern on Treasure Coast Staff report Thursday, December 27, 2007 If you plan on going to the beach on portions of the Treasure Coast this week, don't plan to stay long. That's the message from Martin County officials after increasing reports of respiratory conditions associated with red tide. The reports prompted the Martin County Health Department to issue a red tide advisory for all area beaches, according to a news release issued ... Other Blooms Around the State Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:13:45 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/red-tide-bobbing-around-martin-county-t23.htm#31 http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/red-tide-bobbing-around-martin-county-t23.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/red-tide-for-christmas-t22.htm Crystal From wptv.com: Red Tide Comes to Town December 24, 2007 Reported by: Carolyn Scofield The weather outside is delightful, but the beaches may be frightful this Christmas week. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission found red tide from Indian River to Martin County. The algae bloom can cause watery eyes, scratchy throats, and skin rashes. Wildlife officials think red tide killed thousands of fish that washed up near Cocoa Beach. Marine experts believe ... Other Blooms Around the State Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:00:38 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/red-tide-for-christmas-t22.htm#30 http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/red-tide-for-christmas-t22.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/sea-turtles-dolphins-and-manatee-deaths-red-tide-t21.htm Crystal From the Orlando Sentinel Experts suspect red tide in turtle, dolphin deaths Rachael Jackson | Sentinel Staff Writer December 18, 2007 Since Wednesday, nine dead dolphins have washed ashore between New Smyrna Beach and Melbourne Beach. Last week, a dead manatee was found in the Sebastian River in Brevard County. And so far this month, about 30 dead sea turtles have appeared on beaches, most in Brevard County. Though they are still awaiting confirmation from test ... Other Blooms Around the State Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:15:38 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/sea-turtles-dolphins-and-manatee-deaths-red-tide-t21.htm#29 http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/sea-turtles-dolphins-and-manatee-deaths-red-tide-t21.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/fish-kill-in-brevard-county-t20.htm Crystal From wftv.com Major Fish Kill Creating Stink Along Brevard County Coast POSTED: 5:48 pm EST November 28, 2007 COCOA BEACH, Fla. -- A major fish kill is causing a major stink in Brevard County. A red tide bloom has been affecting the beach for weeks. Now dead fish are washing up on shore. The red tide bloom is affecting both Volusia and Brevard counties. The fish kill is in Brevard County, between Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. You could feel the red tide's affects in ... Other Blooms Around the State Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:14:27 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/fish-kill-in-brevard-county-t20.htm#28 http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/fish-kill-in-brevard-county-t20.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/bloom-in-central-florida-t18.htm Crystal By M&C US News Nov 23, 2007, 16:31 GMT Central Florida coast suffers under red tide A smelly and unsightly outbreak of red tide is causing beachgoers to cough and flee the beach along the Central Florida coastline, and is threatening Thanksgiving plans for many tourists. Several tourists on Daytona Beach had difficulty breathing and talking over the red tide Wednesday. Orlando's Local channel 6 reports that officials said they suspect red tide has moved near shore from ... Other Blooms Around the State Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:51:28 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/bloom-in-central-florida-t18.htm#24 http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/bloom-in-central-florida-t18.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/thoughts-on-solutions-f9/forecasting-red-tides-t19.htm Crystal While research is good, I'm wondering if the same amount of funding should not be applied to reducing nutrient imputs to our waters...perhaps working towards prevention is more beneficial than working towards prediction. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Environment News Service: New Center Will Forecast Florida Red Tides ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, November 14, 2007 (ENS) - A Florida red tide can cause skin irritation and burning ... Thoughts on solutions Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:06:43 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/thoughts-on-solutions-f9/forecasting-red-tides-t19.htm#25 http://algae.forumotion.com/thoughts-on-solutions-f9/forecasting-red-tides-t19.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/algae-invades-deep-water-reefs-t17.htm Crystal Invasive algae again imperils area reefs PALM BEACH POST By RACHEL SIMMONSEN Palm Beach Post Staff Writer August 11, 2007 A harmful seaweed wiped out by the 2004 hurricanes has returned, threatening deep-water reefs off the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County, according to a local scientist. "This is the alien invader that we discovered in May 2001," Brian Lapointe said of the invasive algae bloom Caulerpa brachypus. For about a year and a half after the ... Other Blooms Around the State Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:28:01 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/algae-invades-deep-water-reefs-t17.htm#23 http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/algae-invades-deep-water-reefs-t17.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/bloom-creeping-out-over-reef-t16.htm Crystal

Here's a great image of the algae bloom creeping out over the reef tract in the Florida Keys.

Photo Courtsey of Lachen Armstrong.]]> Florida Bay Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:51:29 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/bloom-creeping-out-over-reef-t16.htm#22 http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/bloom-creeping-out-over-reef-t16.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/florida-bay-bloom-from-satellite-t15.htm Crystal ]]> Florida Bay Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:42:44 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/florida-bay-bloom-from-satellite-t15.htm#20 http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/florida-bay-bloom-from-satellite-t15.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/pollution-from-mississippi-may-fuel-red-tides-in-sw-fl-t14.htm Crystal From the Ft. Myers News-Press: Mississippi plume linked to red tide bloom Theory seeks cause of algae off our coast By Kevin Lollar klollar@news-press.com Originally posted on November 08, 2007 A combination of wind and a plume of nutrients from the Mississippi River might cause red tide blooms off the Southwest Florida coast, according to a paper released Tuesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Scientists emphasize, however, the paper presents ... Other Blooms Around the State Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:14:24 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/pollution-from-mississippi-may-fuel-red-tides-in-sw-fl-t14.htm#18 http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/pollution-from-mississippi-may-fuel-red-tides-in-sw-fl-t14.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/update-on-red-tide-in-volusia-flagler-and-brevard-counties-t8.htm Crystal From the Daytona Beach News-Journal online: October 12, 2007 Beachgoers report no signs of red tide Staff Report DAYTONA BEACH -- An algae bloom known as red tide continues to plague the ocean water in Volusia and Flagler counties, but local health officials said Thursday that none of its telltale signs or symptoms are being reported by beachgoers. Low levels of the algae continue to be found in samples of ocean water from the state line at Nassau County south to Brevard ... Other Blooms Around the State Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:55:06 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/update-on-red-tide-in-volusia-flagler-and-brevard-counties-t8.htm#11 http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/update-on-red-tide-in-volusia-flagler-and-brevard-counties-t8.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/mixed-red-tide-algae-bloom-reported-in-naples-t13.htm Crystal From the Naples Daily News Red tide, algae reported off Naples coast By Daily News staff Originally published — 6:55 p.m., October 23, 2007 Updated — 9:01 a.m., October 24, 2007 Collier pollution officials report they are tracking a mixed bloom of red tide and a non-toxic blue-green algae offshore of Naples to Wiggins Pass and onshore winds Wednesday and Thursday may increase the effects of red tide at the beaches. Water test samples Oct. 18 found red tide and Trichodesmium, ... Other Blooms Around the State Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:27:17 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/mixed-red-tide-algae-bloom-reported-in-naples-t13.htm#16 http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/mixed-red-tide-algae-bloom-reported-in-naples-t13.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/bloom-out-front-of-flamingo-now-t12.htm Pete Reportings from a number of fisherman and fishing guides are that the bloom has moved West and is now prevalent out in front of Flamigo and Snake Bight. Florida Bay Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:37:44 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/bloom-out-front-of-flamingo-now-t12.htm#15 http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/bloom-out-front-of-flamingo-now-t12.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/red-tide-in-ne-may-have-travelled-from-sw-t11.htm Crystal From the Naples Daily News: Scientists tie rare red tide bloom to Southwest Florida By Julio Ochoa Tuesday, October 2, 2007 A rare red tide bloom on Florida’s northeast coast may have originated in Southwest Florida, scientists said Tuesday. The east coast blooms, which only occur about once a decade, likely are deposited into the Gulf Stream from the Loop Current, a current that flows clockwise around the Gulf of Mexico, said Cindy Heil, a senior research scientist at ... Other Blooms Around the State Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:16:16 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/red-tide-in-ne-may-have-travelled-from-sw-t11.htm#14 http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/red-tide-in-ne-may-have-travelled-from-sw-t11.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/article-on-sponge-die-off-t10.htm Crystal Article from The Key West Citizen: October 17, 2007 Sponges next victim of algae bloom Experts debate inevitability of such events BY ROBERT SILK Citizen Staff An intense blue-green algae bloom that spread across Florida Bay this summer has prompted a massive sponge die off. "What we have found in the areas we have surveyed thus far is basically the total destruction of the sponge community," said Mark Butler, a marine ecologist who has monitored ... Florida Bay Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:50:26 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/article-on-sponge-die-off-t10.htm#13 http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/article-on-sponge-die-off-t10.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/update-from-field-trip-oct-16-07-t9.htm Pete Just got back from a trip through Florida Bay and glad to report that water clarity is pretty much back to normal in the northern and central part of Florida Bay. What a drastic difference from just 3 weeks ago. Water in the area of Rabbit Key Basin down to the Arsenickers and West across 9 mile bank still looked real bad though. Florida Bay Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:34:35 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/update-from-field-trip-oct-16-07-t9.htm#12 http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/update-from-field-trip-oct-16-07-t9.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/bay-county-red-tide-t7.htm Crystal From the Northwest Florida Daily News: Algae bloom causes problems for beachgoers By Heather Civil Monday October 15th, 2007 SANTA ROSA BEACH -- The effects of a red tide that gave many beachgoers grief during the weekend continue. A red tide algae bloom near Bay County is probably what is causing local beachgoers problems as the wind carries it, said Sherman Wilhelm with the state Department of Consumer and Agricultural Services Division of Aquaculture. While it ... Other Blooms Around the State Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:43:54 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/bay-county-red-tide-t7.htm#10 http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/bay-county-red-tide-t7.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/18-mile-stretch-upper-keys-t5.htm Pete Reports from a witness getting aerial views from an airplane report water is still "very green and bad looking" around the road construction site.]]> Other Blooms Around the State Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:53:08 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/18-mile-stretch-upper-keys-t5.htm#7 http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/18-mile-stretch-upper-keys-t5.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/an-update-on-the-bloom-t6.htm Pete As of Oct 10, 07, the bloom is still in place in the same general vicinity although water around Lower Matecumbe and Long Key does not appear to be as bad as it was just a couple weeks ago. Collaboration efforts between a number of different agencies including NOAA, FWC, and FIU are currently underway and it appears like there is going to be excellent research and monitoring efforts in relation to this bloom. Water quality monitoring efforts show that levels of chlorophyl a (an indicator of ... Florida Bay Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:05:56 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/an-update-on-the-bloom-t6.htm#8 http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/an-update-on-the-bloom-t6.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/image-of-the-algea-bloom-on-the-bay-is-distubing-t4.htm Eric Draper The photo from the boat of the discoloration of the water in Florida Bay is disturbing. What causes these blooms? How long will this one last? Florida Bay Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:26:47 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/image-of-the-algea-bloom-on-the-bay-is-distubing-t4.htm#5 http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/image-of-the-algea-bloom-on-the-bay-is-distubing-t4.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/here-s-what-we-re-talking-about-t3.htm Admin
]]> Florida Bay Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:58:41 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/here-s-what-we-re-talking-about-t3.htm#3 http://algae.forumotion.com/florida-bay-f5/here-s-what-we-re-talking-about-t3.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/panama-city-t2.htm Admin From the Panama City News Herald: October 9, 2007 Fish kills increase with red tide bloom By Jeremy Morrison ST. ANDREWS STATE PARK Splashing in the shallows near the jetty at St. Andrews State Park on Monday, two children enjoyed a swim. A few yards away, a fish floated upside down. More dead fish dotted the shoreline. Near a large, sand-crusted redfish, Ed and Kathy Glaze sat in lawn chairs and watch their grandson and great-niece play in the water. “We promised him ... Other Blooms Around the State Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:55:34 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/panama-city-t2.htm#2 http://algae.forumotion.com/other-blooms-around-the-state-f8/panama-city-t2.htm http://algae.forumotion.com/welcome-message-f3/greetings-from-the-administrator-t1.htm Admin Hi. This is something of an experiment. What we're hoping for is to create an online community for people like you to share sightings, pictures and insights into the algae blooms infecting Florida Bay and other locales around the state. Up there at the top of the screen, next to "calendar", is the gallery function where theoretically you can upload your pictures. There's also a way to do it when making posts. Hopefully it's all pretty self explanatory. We'll see. Please ... Welcome message Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:55:29 GMT http://algae.forumotion.com/welcome-message-f3/greetings-from-the-administrator-t1.htm#1 http://algae.forumotion.com/welcome-message-f3/greetings-from-the-administrator-t1.htm