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Presence of Red Tide Algae on Florida’s Gulf Coast Killed Fish, Caused Breathing Problems and Burning Eyes, Festival Cancelled

March 13, 2023
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Florida residents and visitors to local beaches have reported respiratory issues and burning eyes following an increased presence of red tide algae in the water. The onset of the algae has caused dead fish to wash up on the shores. A beachside festival scheduled for next month has been canceled, raising concerns about any algae…

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DeSantis Pledges Nearly $14M for Red Tide Research and Mitigation

May 5, 2022
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PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on May 4 his commitment to nearly $14 million in the state’s budget to combat red tide and fuel research efforts. The “record-level” funds in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget are to be distributed between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Mote Marine Laboratory, in addition…

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DeSantis Pledges Nearly $14 Million for Red Tide Research and Mitigation

May 5, 2022
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PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on May 4 his commitment to nearly $14 million in the state’s budget to combat red tide and fuel research efforts. The “record-level” funds in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget are to be distributed between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Mote Marine Laboratory, in addition…

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Florida’s Red Tide Ebbs Into Political Arena

August 4, 2021
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PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–For more than 50 years, K. brevis or Red Tide, as it is commonly known, has plagued the southern portion of the gulf coast of Florida, and while it is currently making its presence known to Floridians, it is creeping into the political agenda for the 2022 gubernatorial race. Florida Agricultural Commissioner and 2022…

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