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Red tide? Dodge it. Watch a Video.

 Oct 04 - Dec 31, 2018
Red tide? Dodge It

Don't wade, swim or swallow water where there is red tide.

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In Florida, red tide is caused by a naturally occurring microscopic alga (a plant-like microorganism) called Karenia brevis or K. brevis.

Red tides occur all over the world

No single factor causes a red tide. K. brevis is found almost exclusively in the Gulf of Mexico but has been found on the east coast of Florida and of the coast of North Carolina.

Download our informational poster for more information.

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