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HAB FAQ

Have questions about red tide and other harmful algal blooms (HABs)? Read these FAQ articles for answers.



Red Tide FAQ

Do you have questions about Florida's red tide? Find the answers here.

2005 Red Tide and Offshore Benthic Mortality Event FAQ

An extensive die-off of bottom-dwelling species occurred in the summer of 2005 during a red tide offshore of west central Florida.

Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria) FAQ

What is a blue-green algae bloom? Is it harmful? What should I do if I see a blue-green algae bloom? Find answers to these questions and more.


FWC Facts:
Along the Florida coast, sea turtles annually make between 40,000 and 84,000 nests. Females nest every 2-3 years, laying several nests on sandy beaches.

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