The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was detected in Southwest Florida during the week ending April 2.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported K. brevis was observed at very low to medium concentrations in Manatee County, background to medium concentrations in and offshore of Pinellas County and background to low concentrations in Sarasota County.
From Manatee County, there were no reports of fish kills but there were reports of respiratory irritation related to red tide.
For more information, go online to myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/.