Tampa Bay Waterkeeper
- Bahia Beach. Ruskin, Florida.
- Bartlett Park at Salt Creek. Saint Petersburg, Florida.
- Bay Vista Park. Saint Petersburg, Florida.
- Ben T Davis North. Tampa, Florida.
- Clam Bayou Park- Kayak Launch. Saint Petersburg, Florida.
- Clearwater Beach- Mandalay Park. ...
- Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp. ...
- Cypress Point Park North.
Another potential threat beachgoers should be aware of in Florida is Vibrio vulnificus — rare species of so-called flesh-eating bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater. The dangerous strain of vibrio bacteria has been linked to five deaths in Florida this year, state health officials said.
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Is it safe to swim when there is red tide in Florida? Swimming is safe for most people. However, red tide can cause some people to suffer skin or eye irritation.
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According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, red tide has been detected in 157 samples along Florida's Gulf Coast, with the strongest concentrations found along Pinellas and Sarasota counties.
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Lake Jesup, Florida Alligators can be very dangerous and Lake Jesup is the most alligator-infested lake in America. It's said there could be up to 13,000 gators in this lake or more.
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Clearwater Beach is a beautiful area and a renowned vacation destination. But let's get one thing straight: The water is not clear. More often blue, green or even tea-colored, the water in the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Harbor changes depending on the light and the algae in play.
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