Red tide was detected at background concentrations in two samples from Southwest 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 observed in two samples, respectively collected offshore of Sarasota and Collier counties.
- In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was not observed.
- Along the Florida East Coast over the past week, K. brevis was not observed.
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 suspected to be related to red tide was not reported over the past week in Florida. For forecasts that use FWC and partner data, please visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Gulf Coast Harmful Algal Blooms Forecast…