This observation field was created by @aliandbrice to document the distribution & victims of the toxic algal bloom red tide along Florida's coast. Data will be useful in implementing solutions to red tide. For questions, feel free to contact @aliandbrice.
Observation | Killed by Karenia brevis |
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WhatAtlantic Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus)ObservercindyolearyDescriptionDead on beach, red tide present |
yes |
WhatAtlantic Spadefish (Chaetodipterus faber)ObservercindyolearyDescriptionDead on beach, red tide present |
yes |
WhatHardhead Catfish (Ariopsis felis)ObservercindyolearyDescriptionDead on beach, red tide present
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yes |
WhatAtlantic Crevalle Jack (Caranx hippos)ObservercindyolearyDescriptionDead on beach, red tide present |
yes |
Photos / SoundsWhatRed Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus)ObserversquidpastryDescriptionCause of death tentatively linked to red tide- respiratory irritation at time of observation and low concentrations. |
yes |
WhatSea Catfishes (Family Ariidae)ObserveraliandbriceDescriptionWhy do we keep letting this happen? |
yes |
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Photos / SoundsWhatSilver Perch (Bairdiella chrysoura)ObserverlmcconachieDescriptionRed tide fish kill, Venice Beach |
yes |
yes | |
yes | |
yes | |
Photos / SoundsWhatNorthern Kingfish (Menticirrhus saxatilis)ObserversquidpastryDescriptiondead on seabed- tentatively linking cause to red tide. levels low at time of observation ID tentative |
yes |
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WhatStriped Burrfish (Chilomycterus schoepfii)Observerjb21piplDescriptionLocation is approximate, was walking along north fringes of barefoot beach preserve, finding this fish a “red tide” casualty |
yes |
yes |