Red Tide

Fish kills suspected of being caused by red tide were reported over the past week along the Gulf Coast from Citrus to Sarasota counties.

Red tide seems to be drifting northward toward Pasco and Hernando counties.

According to state wildlife officials, bloom concentrations were observed in nine samples: seven from Pinellas County and two from Charlotte County.

Whether or not researchers discover brevetoxins in the pesky flies, the results are expected to be scientifically relevant.

Fish kills and respiratory irritation associated with red tide is still being found off many Gulf beaches.

A weekly report from the state showed high concentrations of red tide offshore in Pasco County and along the coast of Madeira Beach in Pinellas and near several beaches in Sarasota, including Venice Beach and Manasota Beach.

A researcher from the University of Florida spoke about the the long-term economic effects of the outbreak.

From warm water to rainfall, there are many ways a changing climate could alter Florida’s blooms.

Red Tide has almost completely dissipated from the Pinellas beaches, but is still being found in high concentrations in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Fish kills suspected to be related to red tide were reported in the coastal counties from Hernando south to Sarasota over the past week.

The map shows predicted red tide affects along Florida's west coast in three-hour increments, based on wind speed and direction.

The red tide seems to have dissipated in Tampa Bay, as only background concentrations remain.