A bloom of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, remained Oct. 6 in Southwest Florida, from Pinellas to Lee counties, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A full report was expected Monday, Oct. 10, as The Islander went to press.
FWC reported the observation of Karenia brevis at background to high concentrations in 13 samples collected in Manatee County.
Additionally, the FWC reported: background to medium concentrations in six samples collected in Pinellas County; low to high concentrations in 28 samples from Sarasota County; background to high concentrations in six samples collected from Charlotte County; background to medium concentrations in 20 samples collected from Lee County.
Fish kills affecting multiple species, as well as respiratory irritation in humans, were reported at locations along Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties.
For updates on red tide, go online to myfwc.com/redtidestatus.