Karenia brevis, the red tide organism, was detected at background to very low concentrations in Manatee County the week ending Dec. 6.
K. brevis was observed at background to very low concentrations in Pinellas County, background to low concentrations in Sarasota County, very low concentrations in Charlotte County and very low to medium concentrations in Lee County.
No fish kills suspected to be related to red tide were reported over the past week.
Respiratory irritation was reported in Pinellas County at Indian Shores Nov. 28-29.
Forecasts for Pinellas to northern Monroe counties predicted variable movement of surface waters and net southeastern transport of subsurface waters in most areas.
The next complete red tide status report will be issued Friday, Dec 11.
For more information, go online to myfwc.com/redtidestatus.