Not Red Tide: Scientists Detect a Rare “Rust Tide” Algae in Charlotte Harbor
September 24, 2026
By Elizabeth “Betty” Straugler and Kate Rose A recent detection of the microscopic alga Margalefidinium polykrikoides in Charlotte Harbor has drawn the attention of harmful algal bloom scientists throughout Florida. While this species ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Harmful Algal Bloom, Red Tide, Rust Tides