UPDATE: Countless dead fish washed ashore Thursday morning on Southwest Florida shorelines, including Siesta Public Beach, as a red tide bloom moved northward, causing respiratory problems for beach goers and an eyesore for tourists vital to the region’s economy.

The greatest concentrations of red tide were reported along Siesta Key, from Turtle Beach at Midnight Pass Road south to Blind Pass Beach. Fish kills and respiratory difficulties have also been reported on Holmes Beach and as far north as the tip of Anna Maria Island. Read More.

Via: Herald Tribune