Toxic Algae, Red Tide Are Making Floridians Sick
Toxic Algae, Red Tide Are Making Floridians Sick Floridians have had a
distressing summer,
ecologically speaking. Throughout May and June, a red tide of microorganisms Then the yearly green bloom of algae in Lake Okeechobee kept on blooming, The fumes created by the algae sent dozens to the hospital and have delivered a blow to Florida's tourist-driven economy. It's also seeped into the state's politics, as some call for stricter fertilizer and pollutant control. Neither the red tide nor toxic algae But historical precedent is no
consolation for Floridians
dealing with them now. A 'Hands Along the Water' event is slated
distressing summer,
ecologically speaking. Throughout May and June, a red tide of microorganisms Then the yearly green bloom of algae in Lake Okeechobee kept on blooming, The fumes created by the algae sent dozens to the hospital and have delivered a blow to Florida's tourist-driven economy. It's also seeped into the state's politics, as some call for stricter fertilizer and pollutant control. Neither the red tide nor toxic algae But historical precedent is no
consolation for Floridians
dealing with them now. A 'Hands Along the Water' event is slated