The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was detected — to lesser degrees — in Southwest Florida during the week ending Feb. 12.
In Southwest Florida, K. brevis was observed at background to low concentrations in Manatee County, very low concentrations in Pinellas County, and background to medium concentrations in Sarasota County.
There were no reports of red tide-related fish kills or respiratory irritation from Manatee.
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