Red tide is confirmed in the Gulf off the Pinellas County coast
2 days ago · The first confirmation of red tide was made off the Pinellas County coast late Friday by state environmental officials. High concentrations of the irritant was identified 15 miles west of Clearwater; medium concentrations west of Indian Rocks Beach, and low concentrations at three other sites off the southern Pinellas beaches.
Red tide & river flooding: Ongoing aftermath of Helene and Milton
21 hours ago · Meanwhile, out in the Gulf of Mexico, a large area of red tide has blossomed, with the possibility of fish kills and respiratory distress in our future.
Red Tide Current Status | FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...
6 days ago · Get the latest updates on red tide conditions in Florida, including sample maps, fish kills, respiratory irritation and forecasts. Red tide is a harmful algal bloom caused by Karenia brevis, which can affect human health and marine life.
Red tide is confirmed off the Pinellas Gulf coast | WUSF
4 days ago · Florida typically sees red tide off the state’s southwest coast every year in late summer or early fall, when warmer temperatures and wind conditions are more favorable to algae growth. Experts say there are a lot of factors that can influence a harmful algae bloom, from the availability of nutrients to wind conditions to the powerful ...
What to Know About Red Tide After Florida's Back-To-Back …
6 days ago · Red tides, which scientists refer to as harmful algae blooms, occur when aquatic microorganisms grow out of control, producing toxins that can kill fish, make shellfish unsafe to eat and leave...
What to know about red tide after Florida's back-to-back ... - ABC News
6 days ago · According to a red tide monitoring map maintained by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, medium and high levels of Karenia brevis concentrations were detected in some coastal ...
Toxic Red Tide Is Back in Florida—Here’s What to Know
Mar 9, 2023 · Red tide is a harmful algal bloom caused by Karenia brevis that can kill fish, sicken humans and pets, and affect tourism. Learn how climate change, weather patterns and human activities may...
Red tide's toxic effects - CBS News
Mar 6, 2023 · Red tide is a harmful algal bloom that affects Florida's Gulf Coast water, causing fish kills, respiratory irritation and shellfish poisoning. Learn about the causes, effects and current...
What to know about the 'red tide' hitting Florida beaches - NPR
Mar 6, 2023 · The harmful "red tide," which has been known to discolor coastal waters and kill marine life off the coast of Florida, has returned for another year. The toxic organism that paints the waters...
Satellite data shows rising threat of red tide for Florida Gulf Coast …
A massive red tide bloom along the Sunshine State’s coastline from late 2017 to 2019 killed hundreds of sea turtles, more than 200 manatees and a similar number of dolphins, according to a Mote ...