The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is continuing to monitor red tide conditions across the state. Recent sampling indicates that the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was detected at background concentrations in one sample collected from Southwest Florida.
Here’s a breakdown of the latest findings:
- Southwest Florida: K. brevis was observed at background concentrations in one sample collected from Pinellas County.
- Northwest Florida: K. brevis was not observed.
- Florida East Coast: K. brevis was not observed.
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The FWC is utilizing chlorophyll satellite imagery from USF and NOAA NCCOS to track nearshore and offshore conditions. The patches of elevated surface chlorophyll that were previously being monitored appear to have dissipated. Monitoring efforts will continue.
Fish kills suspected to be related to red tide were reported in Sarasota County in Southwest Florida. No respiratory irritation suspected to be related to red tide was reported in the past week.
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