Catch-and-release restrictions begin in Tampa Bay for snook, redfish and spotted seatrout due to red tide
Effectively immediately, there is a temporary order making snook, redfish catch-and-release only in Tampa Bay due to the red tide blooms and massive fish kills in the area.
Effectively immediately, there is a temporary order making snook, redfish catch-and-release only in Tampa Bay due to the red tide blooms and massive fish kills in the area.
Tracking red tide: With algae blooms, not all Bay Area beaches are alike
If you’re planning a day at the beach, be sure to check red tide maps for the latest conditions on Bay Area beaches.
If you’re planning a day at the beach, be sure to check red tide maps for the latest conditions on Bay Area beaches.
St. Pete mayor calls for state help during emergency meeting on red tide
St. Pete city council members will hold an emergency meeting as the city grapples with massive fish kills around its coast. Crews have cleared about 800 tons of dead fish amidst the algae bloom.
St. Pete city council members will hold an emergency meeting as the city grapples with massive fish kills around its coast. Crews have cleared about 800 tons of dead fish amidst the algae bloom.
Charter boat captains struggle to stay afloat amid red tide, fish kills
Charter boat captains hit hard by the pandemic are facing a double whammy as red tide leads to massive fish kill in Tampa Bay.
Charter boat captains hit hard by the pandemic are facing a double whammy as red tide leads to massive fish kill in Tampa Bay.
'We need your help': St. Pete mayor makes plea to DeSantis as dead fish continue to overwhelm city
So far, 500 tons of dead fish have been collected in St. Pete by city workers, which is stretching resources. On Wednesday, Mayor Rick Kriseman asked Gov. Ron DeSantis for help.
So far, 500 tons of dead fish have been collected in St. Pete by city workers, which is stretching resources. On Wednesday, Mayor Rick Kriseman asked Gov. Ron DeSantis for help.
Dead fish along Siesta Key not stopping visitors from enjoying the beach
Siesta Key beachgoers aren’t letting a few dead fish from red tide ruin their day at the shore.
Siesta Key beachgoers aren’t letting a few dead fish from red tide ruin their day at the shore.
Dead groupers appear along St. Pete coast as city experiences massive fish kill
Two massive groupers washed up along the St. Pete coastline on Wednesday morning roughly five miles apart.
Two massive groupers washed up along the St. Pete coastline on Wednesday morning roughly five miles apart.
With 614 tons of dead fish collected so far, 7 collection sites open in St. Pete
As of Tuesday, 614 tons of dead fish had been collected by the county, including 477 tons in St. Petersburg. Anyone who wants to pitch in with the cleanup can drop fish off in dumpsters at seven sites.
As of Tuesday, 614 tons of dead fish had been collected by the county, including 477 tons in St. Petersburg. Anyone who wants to pitch in with the cleanup can drop fish off in dumpsters at seven sites.
Wildlife experts grapple with 'disturbing' rate of manatee deaths
2021 is a little more than halfway over, but it’s already the deadliest year on record for Florida’s manatees.
2021 is a little more than halfway over, but it’s already the deadliest year on record for Florida’s manatees.
As cleanup continues, more species fall victim to red tide bloom
Fish are dying by the tens of thousands off the Pinellas County coast due to a persistent red tide algae bloom. Clean-up crews are now trying to get the dead fish before they wash ashore.
Fish are dying by the tens of thousands off the Pinellas County coast due to a persistent red tide algae bloom. Clean-up crews are now trying to get the dead fish before they wash ashore.
Health alert remains in place for coastal Pinellas County due to algae blooms
The Florida Department of Health still has an alert in effect in Pinellas County because of red tide blooms.
The Florida Department of Health still has an alert in effect in Pinellas County because of red tide blooms.
How to avoid feeling sick from red tide
According to the Pinellas County Department of Health, people in the area may experience mild and short-lived respiratory symptoms such as eye, nose, and throat irritation similar to cold symptoms due to a red tide bloom along Pinellas coastal beaches.
According to the Pinellas County Department of Health, people in the area may experience mild and short-lived respiratory symptoms such as eye, nose, and throat irritation similar to cold symptoms due to a red tide bloom along Pinellas coastal beaches.
The sight and smell of dead fish around Tampa Bay is hard to miss
High concentrations of red tide in Tampa Bay are causing massive amounts of fish kills, and experts say it’s still early in the rainy season to see fish kills at this magnitude.
High concentrations of red tide in Tampa Bay are causing massive amounts of fish kills, and experts say it’s still early in the rainy season to see fish kills at this magnitude.
Red tide temporarily closes several Hillsborough County beaches
Hillsborough County has temporarily closed Picnic Island Beach, Picnic Island Beach Dog Park, Davis Island Beach, Apollo Beach Nature Preserve beaches and E.G. Simmons Conservation Park because of public health concerns due to red tide.
Hillsborough County has temporarily closed Picnic Island Beach, Picnic Island Beach Dog Park, Davis Island Beach, Apollo Beach Nature Preserve beaches and E.G. Simmons Conservation Park because of public health concerns due to red tide.
Mounds of dead fish close beaches, prompt around-the-clock cleanup in Pinellas, Hillsborough counties
Massive amounts of dead fish are washing onshore across Tampa Bay. Several beaches are closed and crews are racing to clean up the smelly, decaying mess.
Massive amounts of dead fish are washing onshore across Tampa Bay. Several beaches are closed and crews are racing to clean up the smelly, decaying mess.
In one day, 9 tons of dead fish removed from St. Pete waters after red tide, Elsa
Over 120 city workers were recruited to help with the massive fish cleanup efforts in St. Pete. Nine tons of dead fish have been collected in one day, and SkyFOX spotted a giant 'island' of dead fish floating north of the pier.
Over 120 city workers were recruited to help with the massive fish cleanup efforts in St. Pete. Nine tons of dead fish have been collected in one day, and SkyFOX spotted a giant 'island' of dead fish floating north of the pier.
Dead fish cause stink in St. Pete neighborhood after Elsa passes through
Dead baitfish, catfish and big game fish floating in the water near Coquina Key are causing a stink after Elsa washed them ashore.
Dead baitfish, catfish and big game fish floating in the water near Coquina Key are causing a stink after Elsa washed them ashore.
St. Petersburg hopes to minimize red tide impact on Fourth of July festivities
The race is on for workers to clean up thousands of dead fish caused by a red tide outbreak along St. Pete’s waterfront.
The race is on for workers to clean up thousands of dead fish caused by a red tide outbreak along St. Pete’s waterfront.
Fishermen watch red tide destroy another year of their livelihood on Tampa Bay
Commercial fishermen are worried another year of work is being destroyed by red tide as dead fish wash up by the thousands around parts of Tampa Bay.
Commercial fishermen are worried another year of work is being destroyed by red tide as dead fish wash up by the thousands around parts of Tampa Bay.
Red tide detected near Pasco County
Slowly but surely, red tide is making its way up the coast.
Slowly but surely, red tide is making its way up the coast.