Does red tide happen in the Bahamas?
Does red tide happen in the Bahamas? Not likely - though possible. Florida red tides generally develop 10-40 miles off the coast, and the rapidly moving currents which are guided by large land masses (like Florida) inform these routes. As of this writing neither the Bahamas or other areas of the Caribbean have been significantly impacted.
What months are the worst for red tide in Florida?
Florida officials say records of red tide along the state's Gulf of Mexico coast date back to the 1840s. In the Gulf of Mexico, red tide most commonly occurs between August and December, but it can also happen at other times of year, notes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).