Does Marco Island have red tide? And 5 other questions about the toxic outbreak answered
The Lee County area is the hot spot now, according to recent state reports, which show high toxicity counts here. Fish and marine mammal kills can start once levels reach 10,000 cells per liter.
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Don't ruin my view, say Marco Island residents who live on beach, oppose dune rules
The island is requiring height verification before trimming dune vegetation after multiple hurricanes and tropical storms in ...
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Marco Island's dune heights under attack by condo owners who want them cut for their view
Dunes protect the coast from storms, erosion, and flooding, and provide a habitat for many animals and plants. Plants help ...
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Dead baby sharks on Marco Island beaches linked to red tide bloom
have washed up on Marco Island’s beaches due to the ongoing red tide bloom in the Gulf of Mexico.The bloom, stretching across 100 square miles off the Southwest Florida coast, is producing toxic ...
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Swath of red tide forms along Southwest Florida coast from Tampa Bay to Key West
Local health departments advised people to stay away from more than a dozen beaches in Southwest Florida. Respiratory ...
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Red tide alert issued for Bowman's Beach on Sanibel
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) has issued a health alert in response to a water sample taken on January 27, 2025 ...