Red Tide Season in the Panhandle Coast
Red tide season typically begins in early fall and can persist for months.
While the Southwest and central-southwest remain free of harmful algal blooms, the Red Tide is causing problems in parts of the Panhandle, particularly in Bay and Gulf counties.
Authorities have warned beachgoers to stay off the water to avoid skin, eye, and respiratory problems.
The red tide is a harmful algal bloom caused by the naturally occurring alga Karenia brevis, which can turn ocean water red, brown, or green when it appears in large quantities, typically in the Gulf of Mexico.
- High concentrations of Red Tide along the Panhandle's coast.
- Warnings against eating shellfish due to potential contamination.
- Fish kills reported in some areas.
Author's summary: Red Tide season starts with high levels in the Panhandle coast.
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