Current Conditions
Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected at background concentrations in only one sample from Northwest Florida. We continue to examine chlorophyll satellite imagery (USF, NOAA NCCOS) and conditions appear clear, without indications of elevated algal biomass. We will continue to monitor closely.
Additional details are provided below.
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was not observed.
In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Gulf County.
Along the Florida East Coast over the past week, K. brevis was not observed.
Fish Kills
No fish kills suspected to be related to red tide were reported to FWC’s Fish Kill Hotline or other partners over the past week.
Respiratory Irritation
Respiratory irritation suspected to be related to red tide was not reported over the past week in Florida.
Red Tide Status Report Courtesy of FWC