The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at background to medium concentrations in Manatee County the week ending Jan. 15.
K. brevis also was observed at background to medium concentrations in and offshore of Pinellas County, medium concentrations in Hillsborough County, background to medium concentrations in Sarasota County, low and high concentrations in and offshore of Charlotte County and background to low concentrations in and offshore of Lee County.
Reports of fish kills suspected to be related to red tide were received from Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota and Charlotte counties.
Respiratory irritation suspected to be related to red tide was reported via the Beach Conditions Reporting System in Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota and Charlotte counties.
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