In Southwest Florida, a bloom of the red tide organism persists.
Karenia brevis was detected in 79 samples the week ending June 27, including very low to medium concentrations in Manatee County.
- brevis also was observed at background to high concentrations in Pinellas County, very low to high concentrations in Hillsborough County, background to low concentrations in Sarasota County, very low to medium concentrations in and offshore of Charlotte County, background to very low concentrations in and offshore of Lee County and very low concentrations in Collier County.
Fish kills were reported in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.
Respiratory irritation suspected to be related to red tide was reported in Pinellas and Sarasota counties.
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