PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. -- The toxic algae bloom has officially hit Pinellas County.
Beachgoers are starting to see thousands of dead fish wash up on shore from Clearwater Beach to St. Pete Beach. And along with the dead fish, comes the smell.
On Saturday, people were finding dead fish and eels along St. Pete Beach.
"There's still lots of dead fish and different fish like eels that you normally wouldn't see washed up on the sore. Walking bat fish that I've never seen before that actually have feet on them. So we saw these rare specimens," Shelly Vickery said.
Vickery is the Director of Birds in Helping Hands. The organization has been monitoring red tide levels and are checking to see if any birds are showing signs of being sick from the bloom. Luckily, she hasn't found any yet.
Pinellas County Environmental Officials have taken water samples at multiple sites for red tide. Here are the results:
- Pass-A-Grille Beach: Very low
- Madeira Beach: High
- John's Pass: Medium
- Park Blvd. Boat Ramp: Not present
- Clearwater Pass: Medium
If you see a fish kill, you are asked to report it to FWC or Pinellas County.
To check beach conditions, click here.
http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2018/09/09/dead-fish-found-on-pinellas-county-beachesBagikan Berita Ini
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