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posted by mdmcdonald on Thu, 2018-08-09 17:14

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Red Tide and Blue Green Algae Combine in Southwest Florida

Aug

Not only was Fort Myers, FL affected by the Red Tide this summer, but the blue green algae laden waters released from Lake Okeechobee also polluted Southwest Florida. This article explains the impacts in Southwest Florida, and how nutrients stirred up by Hurricane Irma have exacerbated this problem.

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Worst "Red Tide" Toxic Algae Bloom in Years Killing Turtles, Manatees in Florida

Aug

cbsnews.com - by Manuel Bojorquez - August 2, 2018

Thousands of fish, eels and turtles are dying, sometimes as far as the eye can see, in parts of southwest Florida . . . The suspected culprit is a toxic algae bloom known as "red tide."

. . . The toxins can also be harmful to humans, causing respiratory illnesses for some beachgoers.

. . . Warmer waters and runoff from lakes and streams can fuel the problem.

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Red Tide Algae Bloom Killing Marine Life Off Florida Coast

Aug

cbsnews.com - August 3, 2018

Dead marine life is washing up on the west coast of Florida. The culprit is a massive red tide algae bloom. The algae can also cause respiratory problems in humans. WPEC-TV meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with more on what's causing the bloom and what is being done to clean it up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olPO84amiZY