The toxic red tide that has plagued Florida for more than a year may finally be over.
On Friday, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said water samples taken from multiple places show no sign of Karenia brevis — the microscopic organism that causes the algal bloom and can turn the water a shade of red.
It's good news for the state, which has been struggling with the effects of the red tide that began in October 2017.
The tide has caused health issues for people, including skin irritations and respiratory problems, and killed thousands of marine animals. It even prompted Florida's governor to declare a state of emergency in affected parts of the state.
Multiple conservation groups are working to replenish the fish population by releasing over 16,000 fish in Southwest Florida.
