Florida Red Tides
Steidinger KA and Joyce EA. 1973. Florida Red Tides. Educational Series No. 17. Educational Series No. 17. Marine Research Laboratory, Florida Department of Natural Resources. St. Petersburg, FL
The first documented fish kill associated with discolored seawater in Florida occurred in 1844, but the causative organism, Gymnodinium breve, was not identified until 1948. Red tides and research results over the last 20 years are discussed and summarized. Red tide is a natural occurrence. Control is not presently feasible and may not be ecologically advisable even if available. Present research is directed toward a better understanding of red tides and their effects. Abstract provided by author.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Steidinger, Karen; Joyce, Edwin
- Date of Issue
- 1973-04
- Publisher
- Marine Research Laboratory, Florida Department of Natural Resources
- Units
- BISC
- Keywords
- Dinoglagellate, Gonyaulax, Gymnodiuiom breve, Monilata, Mortality, red tides, toxic organism