After 16 Months Of Dead Fish, Manatees And Dolphins, Florida’s Red Tide Ebbs

February 14, 2019btollesonRSS Sample

A sign at Siesta Key beach cautions beachgoers to avoid swimming in the waters affected by red tide.

The red tide algae bloom that has plagued coastal communities in Florida since 2017 is starting to dissipate, much to the relief of local communities and tourism officials.

(Image credit: Greg Allen/NPR)