TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Red tide has been making its way across the west coast of Florida, killing wildlife and keeping people off some of the beaches.
Some of the marine animals impacted are fish, sea turtles, shell fish and even manatees.
Professors at Florida State University say this may be the worst toxic algae bloom in recent memory as it is plaguing paradise and no one has any idea how long it will last and whether this is the new normal.
"I'm sure it's not good for the environment, I mean if it's killing fish, I think it might deplete the oxygen out of the water, I mean I'm sure it's tough on the environment," said beach visitor Gerald Daniels.
"In the past, it always has taken care of itself. In 2004-2005 bloom, which also lasted a year, disappeared. But that is depending on ocean currents, this might end up being longer we don't know," said Dr. Sven Kranz.
Dr. Kranz adds that this isn't just impacting Florida, it is also a global problem.
