Red tide is caused by a harmful algae bloom. It can bring respiratory problems and even fish kills in high concentrations.

A recent norovirus outbreak has shaken the Louisiana oyster industry, with ripple effects on Baton Rouge restaurants.  On Feb ...

Oysters that came from one particular harvesting area in Louisiana and went to Walmart, Publix and other retailers have been ...

While red tides and other algal blooms can occur worldwide, Karenia brevis is found almost exclusively in the Gulf of Mexico but also has been found on the east coast of Florida and off the coast of ...

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel is continuing with its seasonal Lecture Series at the museum, at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel. The next lecture will be: – Feb. 13 ...

Louisiana Department of Health has closed oyster harvesting in Area 3 after 15 people became ill after eating Louisiana oysters.

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near the following ...

If you suspect you have become ill from contaminated oysters, please contact your regional epidemiologist ( ...

As a precautionary measure, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has closed a molluscan shellfish harvesting area in Area 3 and ordered a recall of all ...

The Louisiana Department of Health has closed down oyster harvesting in the area east of Lake Borgne and issued a recall for ...

Steve Fallaize, a commercial fisherman for more than 30 years, said the molluscs had been multiplying in bailiwick waters – ...

The Louisiana Department of Health has closed a molluscan shellfish harvesting area in Area 3 and ordered a recall of all oysters harvested from that area ...