Standard of Care

From Standard of Care

Refers to harmful microscopic algae in seawater, proliferating to higher than normal concentrations often discoloring the water to red, brown, green or yellow color.

Can be toxic t fish, birds, marine life and can cause human illness.

Caused by Karenia brevis in Florida, Gulf of Mexico and can occur in the Atlantic coast.

Toxins produced by the algae are brevetoxins.