Red tide levels rise again in Sarasota and Manatee counties
After dissipating in late August, the red tide that killed marine life and closed beaches is back. For nearly 11 months, the red tide lingered off the coast of southwest Florida, and samples from Monday show levels are rising in Sarasota and Manatee counties as winds continue to push proliferation around local waters. This week, […]
Red tide levels show improvement along Florida’s Gulf Coast
The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, has been observed in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties. PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida – An uneven red tide bloom continues to persist along Florida’s Gulf Coast, but concentration levels are believed to be lower than in previous weeks. Daily samples of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission show […]
Red tide levels in Tampa Bay are at their highest in years, study finds
Research compiled from the FWC and NOAA shows that red tide levels have not been so high since 1971 in Middle Tampa Bay. TAMPA, Fla .– Red tide cleanup efforts have been suspended in Pinellas County, but the impacts of toxic algae blooms continue to impact the Tampa Bay area. If you thought this year’s […]
Some fear the high levels of the red tide will wreak havoc on seagrass beds, causing more problems for marine life
SARASOTA COUNTY (WFLA) – There has been a record number of manatee deaths so far in 2021. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recorded 841 deaths between January 1 and July 2. That number surpasses the state’s annual record since the rear in 2013. Scientists blame the poor water quality in the Indian River […]
Red tide levels jump in southwest Florida | The Weather Channel – Articles de The Weather Channel
High concentrations of red tide were found in 47 water samples. Deaths of fish and other marine life have been reported. Southwest Florida experienced the worst red tide outbreak in more than a decade last year. The numbers don’t mean a massive epidemic is on the way, says an expert. Levels of toxic red tide […]
Forecast: Some coastal areas are seeing tide levels never seen since the Blizzard of 78
Here is our full story on the storm. Below are weather reports from WBUR meteorologist David Epstein as the storm progressed Thursday. It will have more updates as Massachusetts residents dig in early Friday morning. Noon Storm Update: High Tides and Flooding I wrote earlier this week that this was not a storm we wanted […]