The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reports that no red tide blooms have been detected in water samples collected statewide over the past week. However, satellite imagery is being used to continuously track nearshore and offshore conditions.
No fish kills or respiratory irritation related to red tide were reported in Florida during the same period. For real-time information on specific beaches, the public is advised to check Mote Marine Laboratory’s Beach Conditions Reporting System and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Gulf of Mexico Harmful Algal Blooms Forecast.
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Forecasts from the USF-FWC Collaboration for Prediction of Red Tides suggest a northwestern movement of surface waters and variable subsurface water transport for the Pinellas to northern Monroe County region in the next 3.5 days.
The FWC will release its next status report on Friday, September 6th.
For More Information:
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- Check the daily sampling map via the Red Tide Current Status page
- Visit Protecting Florida Together for information on algal blooms and water quality
- Access the FWRI Red Tide website for further details, including satellite imagery, forecasts, and health-related information
- Explore the FWRI Red Tide Flickr page to learn about various organisms causing algal blooms in Florida waters
- Follow the FWRI HAB group and Mote Marine Laboratory on Facebook for interesting facts about red tide and other harmful algal blooms in Florida.
The FWC urges the public to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and marine life.
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