In Southwest Florida for the week ending May 3, K. brevis, the red tide organism, was observed at background concentrations offshore of Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.
In Northwest Florida, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations in Santa Rosa County.
For more about red tide, go to the Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission page at myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/.
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