Red Tide Information

FAQ’s about Red Tide from Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI), Mote Marine Laboratory and START (Solutions to Avoid Red Tide).

Mote coordinates a daily Beach Conditions Report, which includes Bowman’s Beach on Sanibel and the beach at ‘Tween Waters Inn on Captiva.

Red tide causes and mitigation are being actively researched by FWRI and Mote. Please find the links below:

Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute

Mote Marine Laboratory