
If caught live and healthy, finfish are safe to eat as long as they are filleted and the guts are discarded. Do not harvest or eat molluscan shellfish or distressed or dead fish from this location.Those with chronic respiratory problems should be especially cautious and stay away from this location as red tide can affect your breathing.Stay away from the water, and do not swim in waters with dead fish.Look for informational signage posted at most beaches.Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautions: This is in response to water samples taken on February 13, 14, and 15, 2023. An alert level of red tide was found near Lynn Hall Park (Fort Myers Beach), Gasparilla Island State Park (Boca Grande Pass), Turner Beach (Captiva), Blind Pass Beach (Sanibel) and Lighthouse Beach (Sanibel). – The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) has issued health alerts for the presence of a red tide bloom. Health officials issue red tide alert for lee county Contact: Tammy Soliz, Public Information Officer 23įOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, February 20, 2023
