Red tide is hitting some Florida Gulf Coast beaches, just in time for spring break. More:
Recent water samples found high levels of red tide algae at about a dozen sites from Tampa Bay south to Naples.Red tide is hitting some Florida Gulf Coast beaches, just in time for spring break.high levels of the red tide algae Karenia brevis in water samples from about a dozen locations, stretching from Clearwater in the Tampa Bay area south to Naples, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Low to medium concentrations were found in several other areas along that same line, which includes beaches in Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties. All are home to popular tourist destinations. A neurotoxin in red tide algae kills fish and other animals. It can also cause respiratory irritation in humans, and severe illness for those with conditions such as asthma and emphysema. The FWC said fish kills and respiratory issues have beenPeople who consume infected shellfish can also be sickened.
This map shows the risk of respiratory irritation on Tuesday at beaches along a stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast affected by red tide. A moderate to high risk of respiratory irritation is forecast through at least Wednesday for some beaches in Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Collier counties. You can check the forecast for specific beachesThe reports of red tide come just as Florida enters the busy spring break season, a time of year when people from all over the world flock to the state's beaches and theme parks.
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