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Tons of dead fish in Tampa Bay blamed on toxic red tide

An unusually large bloom of toxic red tide is being blamed for a massive fish kill in environmentally sensitive Tampa Bay. Officials say more than 600 tons of dead fish and other marine life have been scooped up in recent weeks along the St. Petersburg shoreline. There’s no immediate sign of relief and some experts […]

Recent fish kills a concerning nuisance to Charlotte County community

Homeowners in a Charlotte County neighborhood report dead fish are popping up in a canal behind their homes. The say it’s been happening for days, causing a strong, off-putting odor to linger near them. We looked into what’s the cause is for this local fish kill near neighbors. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is […]