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August 23, 2018 @5:09 PM
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Red Tide roll: from respirators on Siesta Key to DIY fish cleanups in Manatee
Published: August 30, 2018
The stretch of sand often heralded as the world’s most beautiful beach has been largely empty, except for the lifeguards. They still take to their stands — but for much of the past three weeks they’ve been wearing respirators or "hoo rag" face masks to battle the toxic fumes and the stench.
Meanwhile the beach hotels and restaurants and bars are devoid of tourists, as are the trolleys and golf cart shuttles.
Welcome to the new normal in the Land of Red Tide, where dead fish clog residential canals and everyone’s praying that Labor Day turns it all around.
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Published: August 30, 2018
The stretch of sand often heralded as the world’s most beautiful beach has been largely empty, except for the lifeguards. They still take to their stands — but for much of the past three weeks they’ve been wearing respirators or "hoo rag" face masks to battle the toxic fumes and the stench.
Meanwhile the beach hotels and restaurants and bars are devoid of tourists, as are the trolleys and golf cart shuttles.
Welcome to the new normal in the Land of Red Tide, where dead fish clog residential canals and everyone’s praying that Labor Day turns it all around.
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Red Tide arrives in Pinellas, killing hundreds of thousands of fish
Published: September 8, 2018
Updated: September 8, 2018 at 08:50 PM
ST. PETERSBURG — Pinellas County environmental officials have reported hundreds of thousands of dead fish on and off the coast of area beaches stretching more than 20 miles from Clearwater to St. Petersburg, confirming that Red Tide has reached the Tampa Bay area.
The first report of fish kills came from the city of Clearwater on Friday, said Kelli Levy, Pinellas’ director of environmental management. Around noon Saturday, the city of St. Petersburg reported "hundreds of thousands" more.
Madeira Beach, Redington Beach and Treasure Island have also been affected, she said. Levy could not provide an overall estimate of how many fish have been found.
Many that floated ashore have been cleaned up by crews from the county and the involved cities that worked throughout the day Saturday. Still, Levy said she expects the clean-up to run through the weekend and into next week, as many dead fish are still floating offshore.
As of Saturday evening, a boat was circling the Intercoastal near Clearwater Pass, scooping hundreds of dead fish off the water’s surface to prevent them from reaching the beach, Levy said.
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Published: September 8, 2018
Updated: September 8, 2018 at 08:50 PM
ST. PETERSBURG — Pinellas County environmental officials have reported hundreds of thousands of dead fish on and off the coast of area beaches stretching more than 20 miles from Clearwater to St. Petersburg, confirming that Red Tide has reached the Tampa Bay area.
The first report of fish kills came from the city of Clearwater on Friday, said Kelli Levy, Pinellas’ director of environmental management. Around noon Saturday, the city of St. Petersburg reported "hundreds of thousands" more.
Madeira Beach, Redington Beach and Treasure Island have also been affected, she said. Levy could not provide an overall estimate of how many fish have been found.
Many that floated ashore have been cleaned up by crews from the county and the involved cities that worked throughout the day Saturday. Still, Levy said she expects the clean-up to run through the weekend and into next week, as many dead fish are still floating offshore.
As of Saturday evening, a boat was circling the Intercoastal near Clearwater Pass, scooping hundreds of dead fish off the water’s surface to prevent them from reaching the beach, Levy said.
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Red tide in Florida still covering 120 miles of coastline
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FLORIDA RED TIDE UPDATE, MAP: WHERE IS TOXIC ALGAE STILL COVERING COASTLINE?
“The red tide, which comes from the organism Karenia brevis, extends from Pinellas County down the southwestern side of the state to Collier County, covering an area of about 120 miles of the coastline. Samples collected from Sarasota County, Charlotte County and Lee County all showed high concentrations of the algae—over one million cells per liter. However, in some areas of Sarasota County and Collier County, samples showed a decrease in concentration from the week prior.
The Karenia brevis bloom likely extends about 10 miles offshore and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) credited the passage of Tropical Storm Gordon for transporting the cells to the northwest.“
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FLORIDA RED TIDE UPDATE, MAP: WHERE IS TOXIC ALGAE STILL COVERING COASTLINE?
“The red tide, which comes from the organism Karenia brevis, extends from Pinellas County down the southwestern side of the state to Collier County, covering an area of about 120 miles of the coastline. Samples collected from Sarasota County, Charlotte County and Lee County all showed high concentrations of the algae—over one million cells per liter. However, in some areas of Sarasota County and Collier County, samples showed a decrease in concentration from the week prior.
The Karenia brevis bloom likely extends about 10 miles offshore and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) credited the passage of Tropical Storm Gordon for transporting the cells to the northwest.“
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Red Tide, dead fish spread across most Pinellas County beaches
Published: September 15, 2018
Updated: September 15, 2018 at 05:51 PM
After a clear Friday, Red Tide reappeared in Pinellas County Saturday morning, bringing with it countless dead fish washed up on beaches spanning from Clearwater to Fort DeSoto Park.
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Late in the day, conditions were worst at Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille, where waters were reported to be dark and discolored, according to a chart on the county’s environmental Facebook page.
Pinellas County Environmental News
The stench and irritations at those locations were reported as strong, and cleanup was ongoing at 5 p.m.
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Many dead fish found in the morning in Clearwater had been cleaned up by 10 a.m., Levy said. However, around 4 p.m., city officials reported more, as well as dark, discolored water and a strong odor lingering in the air, causing slight irritation.
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Published: September 15, 2018
Updated: September 15, 2018 at 05:51 PM
After a clear Friday, Red Tide reappeared in Pinellas County Saturday morning, bringing with it countless dead fish washed up on beaches spanning from Clearwater to Fort DeSoto Park.
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Late in the day, conditions were worst at Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille, where waters were reported to be dark and discolored, according to a chart on the county’s environmental Facebook page.
Pinellas County Environmental News
The stench and irritations at those locations were reported as strong, and cleanup was ongoing at 5 p.m.
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Many dead fish found in the morning in Clearwater had been cleaned up by 10 a.m., Levy said. However, around 4 p.m., city officials reported more, as well as dark, discolored water and a strong odor lingering in the air, causing slight irritation.
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Red Tide has swept into the Intracoastal Waterway, littering parks and canals with dead fish
Published: September 17, 2018
Updated: September 17, 2018 at 07:23 PM
ST. PETERSBURG — Red Tide, which chased the tourists away from Pinellas County’s beaches last week, has now infiltrated the Intracoastal Waterway and started stinking up residential canals too.
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The Intracoastal is a 3,000-mile inland waterway along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts of the United States, with about 40 miles of that skirting the western edge of Pinellas County between the mainland and the coastal barrier islands. It’s popular with canoeists, kayakers and paddle boarders.
But now it’s a conduit for dead fish, some of which are killed near shore and some from far out in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Published: September 17, 2018
Updated: September 17, 2018 at 07:23 PM
ST. PETERSBURG — Red Tide, which chased the tourists away from Pinellas County’s beaches last week, has now infiltrated the Intracoastal Waterway and started stinking up residential canals too.
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The Intracoastal is a 3,000-mile inland waterway along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts of the United States, with about 40 miles of that skirting the western edge of Pinellas County between the mainland and the coastal barrier islands. It’s popular with canoeists, kayakers and paddle boarders.
But now it’s a conduit for dead fish, some of which are killed near shore and some from far out in the Gulf of Mexico.
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FWC and partners to experiment with "specialized clay" to fight red tide
Could a specialized clay quell the effects of red tide? That's what a newly announced partnership with red tide experts hopes to uncover.
Could a specialized clay quell the effects of red tide? That's what a newly announced partnership with red tide experts hopes to uncover.
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Red Tide forces two Pinellas schools to move recess, physical education inside
Recess and physical education classes at two south Pinellas County schools were moved inside this week due to Red Tide, a toxic algae that continues to plague area beaches with throngs of dead fish and an unmistakable foul odor.
Recess and physical education classes at two south Pinellas County schools were moved inside this week due to Red Tide, a toxic algae that continues to plague area beaches with throngs of dead fish and an unmistakable foul odor.
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Red Tide bloom now touching all three of Florida’s coasts
Published: October 1, 2018
Updated: October 1, 2018 at 06:27 PM
Reports over the weekend of beachgoers on Florida’s Atlantic coast complaining of coughing and wheezing means Red Tide toxic algae has reached a rare peak.
The bloom has now touched all three of the state’s coasts, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. This appears to be only the second time that has happened since the state began officially tracking the blooms. The last time was nearly 20 years ago.
This one began along the Southwest Florida coast last November, intensified over the summer, then reached both the Pinellas and Panhandle beaches last month. Now it has been carried by currents through the Keys and swept up along the state’s east coast as well.
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Published: October 1, 2018
Updated: October 1, 2018 at 06:27 PM
Reports over the weekend of beachgoers on Florida’s Atlantic coast complaining of coughing and wheezing means Red Tide toxic algae has reached a rare peak.
The bloom has now touched all three of the state’s coasts, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. This appears to be only the second time that has happened since the state began officially tracking the blooms. The last time was nearly 20 years ago.
This one began along the Southwest Florida coast last November, intensified over the summer, then reached both the Pinellas and Panhandle beaches last month. Now it has been carried by currents through the Keys and swept up along the state’s east coast as well.
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Red Tide is back on Pinellas beaches. Hurricane Michael’s winds bring dead fish, odors back to shore
Published: October 11, 2018
Updated: October 12, 2018 at 09:57 AM
It’s back.
The Red Tide algae bloom that was floating offshore in recent weeks, giving Pinellas County’s beaches a bit of relief from the waves of dead fish and irritating odors in the air, has returned. Gusts of wind spun off from Hurricane Michael apparently pushed it back close to Florida’s Gulf coast shore.
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Published: October 11, 2018
Updated: October 12, 2018 at 09:57 AM
It’s back.
The Red Tide algae bloom that was floating offshore in recent weeks, giving Pinellas County’s beaches a bit of relief from the waves of dead fish and irritating odors in the air, has returned. Gusts of wind spun off from Hurricane Michael apparently pushed it back close to Florida’s Gulf coast shore.
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EXCLUSIVE: Pinellas New Hot Spot For Red Tide Manatee Deaths
Pinellas County October 29, 2018 @8:45 PM
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According to FWC records, 10 manatees have been killed by red tide in Pinellas County waters from September 29 through October 19.
During that same time frame, only two other manatees statewide have been killed by red tide. Both of those cases were in Lee County.
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Overall, the worst year for all manatee deaths, including those caused by red tide, was back in 2013. That’s when 277 manatees were killed by red tide, adding to the record-breaking total of 830.
So far this year, red tide has killed 188 manatees, with a total of 714 deaths statewide.
Pinellas County October 29, 2018 @8:45 PM
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According to FWC records, 10 manatees have been killed by red tide in Pinellas County waters from September 29 through October 19.
During that same time frame, only two other manatees statewide have been killed by red tide. Both of those cases were in Lee County.
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Overall, the worst year for all manatee deaths, including those caused by red tide, was back in 2013. That’s when 277 manatees were killed by red tide, adding to the record-breaking total of 830.
So far this year, red tide has killed 188 manatees, with a total of 714 deaths statewide.
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Gov. DeSantis Signs Executive Order Addressing Environment
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs order to fight algae, red tide
PUBLISHED 10:01 AM EST Jan. 10, 2019 UPDATED 5:36 PM ET Jan. 10, 2019
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis began following up on a campaign promise to make the environment a priority by signing an order Thursday seeking to tackle Florida's problems with blue-green algae in its rivers and red tide off its coast.
DeSantis signed the order in Bonita Springs in southwest Florida, one of the areas where slimy algae have coated waterways because of pollutants flowing downstream from Lake Okeechobee.
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DeSantis said he will seek $2.5 billion over the next four years for Everglades restoration and water resources. The order not only touches on algae problems, but rising sea levels and the ongoing battle with Georgia over water diverted for Atlanta's use instead of flowing downstream to Apalachicola Bay. The reduction of fresh water entering the bay has hurt the region's oyster industry.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs order to fight algae, red tide
PUBLISHED 10:01 AM EST Jan. 10, 2019 UPDATED 5:36 PM ET Jan. 10, 2019
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis began following up on a campaign promise to make the environment a priority by signing an order Thursday seeking to tackle Florida's problems with blue-green algae in its rivers and red tide off its coast.
DeSantis signed the order in Bonita Springs in southwest Florida, one of the areas where slimy algae have coated waterways because of pollutants flowing downstream from Lake Okeechobee.
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DeSantis said he will seek $2.5 billion over the next four years for Everglades restoration and water resources. The order not only touches on algae problems, but rising sea levels and the ongoing battle with Georgia over water diverted for Atlanta's use instead of flowing downstream to Apalachicola Bay. The reduction of fresh water entering the bay has hurt the region's oyster industry.
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Scientists: Red Tide Back at Florida's Southwest Coast
UPDATED 10:56 AM ET Oct. 06, 2019
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Scientists say toxic red tide is back in the waters off the Florida southwest coast after fading away earlier this year following a 15-month bloom.
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Red tide: Respiratory irritation possible from Bonita Beach to Marco Island through the weekend, county says
Updated 4:11 p.m. ET Oct. 5, 2019
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A patch of red tide has been lingering off the coast of Sanibel for at least a week, and another has been offshore of Naples for several days, according to federal satellite reports.
Hundreds of dead fish washed up on several Collier beaches earlier this week.
The next sample collection will be Oct. 7 and results should be available the evening of Oct. 8, according to the report.
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Red Tide Current Status
https://myfwc.com/media/21890/rt-countmap1004.pdf
UPDATED 10:56 AM ET Oct. 06, 2019
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Scientists say toxic red tide is back in the waters off the Florida southwest coast after fading away earlier this year following a 15-month bloom.
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Red tide: Respiratory irritation possible from Bonita Beach to Marco Island through the weekend, county says
Updated 4:11 p.m. ET Oct. 5, 2019
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A patch of red tide has been lingering off the coast of Sanibel for at least a week, and another has been offshore of Naples for several days, according to federal satellite reports.
Hundreds of dead fish washed up on several Collier beaches earlier this week.
The next sample collection will be Oct. 7 and results should be available the evening of Oct. 8, according to the report.
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Red Tide Current Status
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Red Tide Reaches Sarasota County, Could Change Direction
UPDATED 5:06 PM ET Nov. 01, 2019
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The latest report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shows medium concentrations of Karenia brevis, the organism that causes red tide, in the waters off parts of southern Sarasota County.
On Friday, dead fish were spotted by the dozens on Manasota Key Beach. Those visiting the beach reported respiratory irritation and watery eyes.
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Red Tide Current Status
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Angie Angers @angie_angers 5h5 hours ago
Here's the latest #redtide status map just released by @MyFWC There's medium concentrations of Karenia brevis is the water off parts of Sarasota County. We found numerous dead fish laying on Manasota Key Beach. Those on the beach were coughing & reported watery eyes @BN9
UPDATED 5:06 PM ET Nov. 01, 2019
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The latest report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shows medium concentrations of Karenia brevis, the organism that causes red tide, in the waters off parts of southern Sarasota County.
On Friday, dead fish were spotted by the dozens on Manasota Key Beach. Those visiting the beach reported respiratory irritation and watery eyes.
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Red Tide Current Status
https://myfwc.com/media/22117/swmap1101.pdf
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Angie Angers on Twitter
Angie Angers @angie_angers 5h5 hours ago
Here's the latest #redtide status map just released by @MyFWC There's medium concentrations of Karenia brevis is the water off parts of Sarasota County. We found numerous dead fish laying on Manasota Key Beach. Those on the beach were coughing & reported watery eyes @BN9
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Most recent 8 days of sampling
Florida needs to get its act together to fight Red Tide | Editorial
Florida needs to get its act together to fight Red Tide | Editorial
Collaborate, communicate and clean up our own mess.
July 16. 2021
The awful smell of dead fish across Tampa Bay cries out for a better response. Red Tide is overwhelming St. Petersburg, and the damage to the fisheries, tourism and public health is increasing with no end in sight.
The Red Tide fish kill in St. Pete shows how we’re fouling our own home | Column
OPINION | Guest Column
July 16, 2021
The Red Tide fish kill in St. Pete shows how we’re fouling our own home | Column
The smell of death has overcome us this week from the normal safe haven of our backyard dock in St. Petersburg, not far from Weedon Island. We have seen untold numbers of dead fish and birds. We watched a southern stingray gasp and die and an ibis convulse in seizures. We experienced respiratory irritation often associated with Red Tide and witnessed the uncanny quiet created by the absence of the osprey and her fledgling that live on our tree.
Red Tide Current Status
Most recent 8 days of sampling
Florida needs to get its act together to fight Red Tide | Editorial
Florida needs to get its act together to fight Red Tide | Editorial
Collaborate, communicate and clean up our own mess.
July 16. 2021
The awful smell of dead fish across Tampa Bay cries out for a better response. Red Tide is overwhelming St. Petersburg, and the damage to the fisheries, tourism and public health is increasing with no end in sight.
The Red Tide fish kill in St. Pete shows how we’re fouling our own home | Column
OPINION | Guest Column
July 16, 2021
The Red Tide fish kill in St. Pete shows how we’re fouling our own home | Column
The smell of death has overcome us this week from the normal safe haven of our backyard dock in St. Petersburg, not far from Weedon Island. We have seen untold numbers of dead fish and birds. We watched a southern stingray gasp and die and an ibis convulse in seizures. We experienced respiratory irritation often associated with Red Tide and witnessed the uncanny quiet created by the absence of the osprey and her fledgling that live on our tree.
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Red tide fish kills turned into electricity
Red tide fish kills turned into electricity
JUL. 16, 2021
The Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste has received more than a thousand tons of dead fish killed by red tide since early June, and a portion of the debris has been turned into electricity.
Of the 1,035 tons of dead fish the county had received as of Friday, only 144 tons have been suitable for the Waste-to-Energy facility, according to recycling program manager Stephanie Watson.
"So, about 15% of Red Tide debris comes to our Waste-to-Energy facility," she said. "While we would prefer for it all to go here, we can't because, if the load is sandy, it's not good for our equipment at the Waste-to-Energy facility. It's a big machine. So, we send it to the landfill."
Red tide fish kills turned into electricity
JUL. 16, 2021
The Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste has received more than a thousand tons of dead fish killed by red tide since early June, and a portion of the debris has been turned into electricity.
Of the 1,035 tons of dead fish the county had received as of Friday, only 144 tons have been suitable for the Waste-to-Energy facility, according to recycling program manager Stephanie Watson.
"So, about 15% of Red Tide debris comes to our Waste-to-Energy facility," she said. "While we would prefer for it all to go here, we can't because, if the load is sandy, it's not good for our equipment at the Waste-to-Energy facility. It's a big machine. So, we send it to the landfill."
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Hundreds Rally Against Red Tide In St. Petersburg
Hundreds Rally Against Red Tide In St. Petersburg
WUSF Public Media - Published July 18, 2021
Amid the stench of dead fish, several hundred people marched along St. Petersburg’s downtown waterfront Saturday and called on the state to deal with the growing outbreak of red tide.
The protesters shouted “Save our bay, make polluters pay," as they marched from the St. Pete Pier and past city workers scooping fish out of the Vinoy Marina basin.
Community members rally to protect waterways
Community members rally to protect waterways
Jul. 17, 2021
“Very hard to be outside when everything is dead and smelly and unhealthy air. Really sad,” said rally participant [...]
People are demanding state leaders declare the current red tide crisis a state of emergency.
Red tide crisis: Pinellas families living near fish kills can’t escape rancid smell | WFLA
Red tide crisis: Pinellas families living near fish kills can’t escape rancid smell
Updated: Jul 16, 2021
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – Many families living in the Shore Acres area of St. Petersburg are having a difficult time with red tide. Whether they live on or off the water, residents say there is no escape from the rotting odor connected to the bloom.
Hundreds Rally Against Red Tide In St. Petersburg
WUSF Public Media - Published July 18, 2021
Amid the stench of dead fish, several hundred people marched along St. Petersburg’s downtown waterfront Saturday and called on the state to deal with the growing outbreak of red tide.
The protesters shouted “Save our bay, make polluters pay," as they marched from the St. Pete Pier and past city workers scooping fish out of the Vinoy Marina basin.
Community members rally to protect waterways
Community members rally to protect waterways
Jul. 17, 2021
“Very hard to be outside when everything is dead and smelly and unhealthy air. Really sad,” said rally participant [...]
People are demanding state leaders declare the current red tide crisis a state of emergency.
Red tide crisis: Pinellas families living near fish kills can’t escape rancid smell | WFLA
Red tide crisis: Pinellas families living near fish kills can’t escape rancid smell
Updated: Jul 16, 2021
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – Many families living in the Shore Acres area of St. Petersburg are having a difficult time with red tide. Whether they live on or off the water, residents say there is no escape from the rotting odor connected to the bloom.