What causes a Florida red tide?
Florida red tide, or Karenia brevis, needs three components to form a bloom. The first is biology- the organism. The second is the correct chemistry (natural or man made nutrients for growth). And the third component is the right physical conditions to act as a concentrating and transport mechanism. There is probably not just 1 ‘recipe’ to cause a Florida red tide bloom. Tests are being conducted to see if coastal nutrients enhance or prolong blooms.
