Red Tides
WHOI News Releases
May 7, 2013
New Robotic Instruments to Provide Real-Time Data on Gulf of Maine Red Tide
Deployment could lead transformation of toxic HAB monitoring
April 8, 2011
Researchers Report Potential for a Moderate New England 'Red Tide' in 2011
Bloom could be suppressed by changes in ocean conditions in the Gulf of Maine
February 21, 2011
First Harmful Algal Bloom Species Genome Sequenced
Brown Tide Culprit Uniquely Suited to Thrive in Environmentally Impacted Estuaries
February 24, 2010
Researchers Issue Outlook for a Significant New England 'Red Tide' in 2010
Seed population portends a large regional bloom; impacts will depend on ocean conditions and weather
April 22, 2009
Researchers Report Potential for "Moderately Large" Red Tide Outbreak in the Gulf of Maine Region for 2009
Toxic bloom expected to be smaller than last year, but still significant
April 24, 2008
Researchers See Potential for Significant 2008 "Red Tide" Season
Conditions are ripe for another large bloom in New England waters; weather and ocean conditions will determine outcome
April 9, 2008
Underwater Microscope Helps Prevent Shellfish Poisoning
Novel instrument developed at WHOI detects harmful algae in coastal waters
October 16, 2006
Harmful Algal Bloom (Red Tide) Models and Forecasts to be Expanded in Gulf of Maine
New Program Could Reopen Valuable Offshore Shellfish Beds
April 13, 2006
New Maps Provide Clues to the Historic 2005 Red Tide Outbreak in New England And Hints for 2006
May 26, 2005
WHOI Scientists Monitor Largest Red Tide Outbreak in 12 Years in Massachusetts Bay
Woods Hole Center for Oceans and Human Health cruise provided timely data for shellfish managers