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Naturally co-occurring bacteria may play a crucial role in either sustaining or inhibiting red tide

aerial image of red tide off Florida’s Southwest coastline during the 2017–2019 bloomA recent NCCOS-funded study has uncovered evidence that naturally co-occurring bacteria may play a crucial role in either sustaining or inhibiting Karenia brevis blooms, more commonly known as Florida red tide. Learn more:  https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/new-study-finds-co-occurring-marine-bacteria-may-help-fuel-or-end-red-tide-blooms/