Red tide concentrations have significantly increased in Northwest Florida over the past week, with bloom-level concentrations of the organism Karenia brevis detected in samples from Bay and Gulf counties, according to the latest status report.

The red tide organism was observed in 23 samples collected along Florida’s coasts, with bloom concentrations present in eight samples—all originating from Bay and Gulf counties in the Northwest region.

Focus on the Northwest Coast

The Northwest Florida coast is currently experiencing the most severe impacts.

Bay and Gulf Counties saw K. brevis at concentrations ranging from background to high (Bay County) and medium to high (Gulf County).

Confirmed fish kills , suspected to be related to the red tide, were reported to the FWC’s Fish K

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