Dave Howell says: ASKING FOR YOUR HELP! (30 seconds of your time): OUT OF STATE OR IN STATE, PLEASE COMPLETE THE CAPTAINS FOR CLEAN WATER FORM LETTER (link in my bio). I ask that you do your research or just click #RedTide and really see what is taking place in the beautiful state of Florida, however I will better explain it below from the research I have read. .
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As many of you that know me have seen, since moving to FL inshore saltwater fishing has been a huge part of my life. Prior to moving to Tampa I had no idea what red tide was or that it even existed. .
I have learned that red tide is a large algae bloom that is a natural occurrence and has happened for 100s of years throughout the Gulf Of Mexico. With that being said, thousands of of fish, manatees, dolphins, turtles, and even whales have died due to red tide. .
Although it is a natural occurrence, there are many major MAN MADE factors that come into play that strongly worsen the conditions of red tide. These major man made factors include freshwater runoffs from Lake Okeechobee, Big Sugar spillways into our oceans, and major fertilizer runoffs that contaminate the water/aid in red tide growth. All in all, action needs to take place, and it starts with our politicians placing better regulations on these man made contributors to red tide in order to keep Florida’s back yard, your favorite vacation destination, and most importantly our beautiful ecosystem as picture perfect as it looks on postcards. ?☀️???
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If you have read all of this, thank you!! If you completed the Captains for Clean Water Form Letter, thank you even more and just know that every little bit helps!! .
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Feel free to repost, share, or tag friends, groups, and other outlets to bring awareness ????
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-Tight Lines ???
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