09-08-2018 21:33 via baltimore.cbslocal.com

Toxic Algae Bloom In Florida Is Killing Marine Life; Causing Breathing Issues In Humans

Tallahassee, Fla. (WJZ/CNN) — A toxic red tide has been plaguing Florida’s gulf coast for nine months, and shows no signs of giving up.
At least 300 endangered sea turtles have died, along with sea birds, a shark, multiple manatees and tens of thousands of fish.
Respiratory irritation has been reported by people in six counties along Florida’s southwestern coast, said the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
According to Dr. Heather Barren with the Sanib
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