Sunday, October 24, 2021

Red Tide continues to affect Franklin and Gulf Counties

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has confirmed that red tide continues to be present in Franklin and Gulf County waters.


On Friday the FWC released its most recent testing information – water samples were taken on October 18th , 19th and 20th..


The highest concentrations of red tide in Franklin County were found in low and mediums concentrations at Cedar Point on the bayside of the St. George Plantation.


Red tide was found in low and very low concentrations at Goose Island southwest of St. George Sound and in very low concentrations off the old St. George Island bridge causeway.


Red Tide was found in low concentrations off of Millender Street south of the St. George Sound.


The Department of Health has issued health alerts for Cedar Point, Dog Island, the St. George Island Lighthouse Beach and the Bob Sikes Cut.


In Gulf County, red tide was found in 11 locations including Indian Pass, Cape San Blas, Salinas Park, Neptune Street, William Rish Park, Eagle Harbor Boat Ramp, Parker Avenue and St. Joseph Peninsula.


Health alerts in Gulf County are in place for the Cape San Blas area beginning at the gulf side of Salina’s Park and continuing to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park.


Red tide has not been found in Wakulla County.

Red Tide is an organism known a Karenia Brevis that in large enough concentrations releases a neurotoxin that can kill fish and even affect people.


Red tide generally causes skin irritation and irritation in the lungs and throats in humans.


People should take precautions, especially when walking along the beach.


People with breathing conditions or asthma should stay off the beach, and everyone should stay away from dead fish that are washing on the shore.


Also don't harvest or eat shellfish or any distressed fish.



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