Red Tide Update
For Current updates on the Florida red tide, please see the following resources.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) publishes a Harmful Algal Bloom Bulletin for the Gulf of Mexico
See: http://www.csc.noaa.gov/crs/habfFlorida Wildlife Research Institute posts weekly updates on Florida Red Tide Conditions.
See: http://www.floridamarine.org/features/default.asp?id=1018
For Information on Shellfish Safety and Harvesting
See: http://www.floridaaquaculture.com/seas/seas_intro.htm
For Health Questions Related to Florida Red Tide
Call the Marine and Freshwater Hotline at (888)232-8635
For Information on Local Beach Conditionsin Manatee, Sarasota, Lee and Pinellas Counties.
Mote Marine Laboratory has been a leader in marine research since it was founded in 1955. Today, we incorporate public outreach as a key part of our mission. Mote is an independent nonprofit organization and has seven centers for marine research, the public Mote Aquarium and an Education Division specializing in public programs for all ages.
