Red algae washes in a stinky start to the new year A thick, hairy red algae covers large portions of the sand near the South Packery Jetty in Corpus Christi, according to popular marine biologist Jace ...

Some red algae exhibit structural color that gives their growth tips a blue hue and the rest of their bodies including their fruiting structures a white hue. Moreover, since the color-producing ...

Red drift algae, also known as macroalgae, has been washing up on some Southwest Florida beaches. Despite its appearance and smell, this type of algae is not toxic and is a natural part of the coastal ...

Anyone taking a stroll down the South Packery Channel Jetty in Corpus Christi has probably noticed something out of the norm recently — and it’s a bit smelly. Red algae called Digenea simplex is ...

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — As temperatures rise back into the 70s, many are flocking to Fort Myers Beach. However, beachgoers are encountering a surprising sight along the shoreline—a significant amount ...

Red tide can cause respiratory problems in humans, especially those with asthma or other respiratory conditions. It is safe to eat local fish and shrimp during red tide, as long as they appear healthy ...

Snow isn't always white; algae can make it look green, red, or orange, and scientists are trying to understand how and why these colorful patches appear. Quick question. What color is snow? If you ...