I was told (by SwimSwamSwum) that you might know about the red tide. Does is happen every year, or every other year? What are the main causes of red tide? Is it harmful to swim in %26amp; breathe?
Thanks for any info...Will be in St. Pete/Maderia Beach in 10 days! (:
TAMPAN - Question for you!
Im not an expert but this comes from Clearwater Beach...
Red Tide (K. brevis) sometimes occurs during the summer or fall. A red tide is a higher-than-normal concentration of a microscopic alga (plant-like organisms). The organism produces a toxin that can affect the central nervous system of fish. At high concentrations (called a bloom) the organisms may discolor the water.
Beaches are not closed during Red Tide.
In some people, red tide can cause skin irritation and burning eyes. Use common sense; if you are particularly susceptible to irritation from plant products, avoid red tide water. If you experience irritation, get out and thoroughly wash off. Do not swim among dead fish because they can be associated with harmful bacteria. Some people experience respiratory irritation (coughing, sneezing and tearing) when the red tide organism is present along a coast and winds blow its toxic aerosol onshore. People with severe or chronic respiratory conditions (such as emphysema or asthma) are advised to bring their inhalers or avoid red tide areas entirely.
Generally, symptoms are temporary and disappear within hours once exposure is discontinued.
Whether it will happen or not is anyones guess, i%26#39;ve been here 18 years and have only seen it over the past 5 years on and off, mild to heavy..very unpredictable. I have heard it was off the coast of Southwest(Collier County) Florida last week.
It doesnt effect me, so I just stay away from areas with dead fishes...
Check Google News for ';Red Tide Florida'; latest news releases.
TAMPAN - Question for you!
Thanks again for the info. Doesn%26#39;t sound too bad...Hopefully, we won%26#39;t have to deal with it at all when we come down next week.
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