'Florida is at a crossroads, with a record number of manatees dying,' Ocean Conservancy's director of Florida conservation told Axios.
Nine samples collected offshore of Sarasota County last week showed some concentrations of Karenia brevis.No fish kills were reported, but human respiratory issues caused by the red tide wereToday marks the first day of Manatee Awareness Month, meant to encourage boaters to slow down and wear polarized glasses to avoid hitting manatees.
"We must keep this issue at the forefront, so leaders statewide will invest in solutions to improve water quality — protecting natural habitats to save our beloved manatees."
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