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Toxic Algae Plagues Southwest Florida, Killing Fish And Crippling Seaside Businesses
ResumeA toxic algae bloom known as red tide has sickened people and killed manatees, sea turtles and millions of fish. Florida Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in seven counties along the Gulf of Mexico.
Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Rachel Wells, general manager and lead tour guide for Riding the Waves, a boat tour company based in Englewood, Florida, whose livelihood has been affected by the bloom.
This segment aired on August 16, 2018.