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POSTED: 12:45 pm EST December 11,
2007
MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. -- Fifteen sea turtles have died this month alone due to the influx of red tide in Brevard County.The latest dead turtle washed ashore Monday in Melbourne Beach.The concentration of algae is not only to blame for the deaths of sea animals, but is known to cause respiratory problems, eye irritation and dizziness in humans.
Previous Stories:
- December 5, 2007: Red Tide Detected In Volusia County's Mosquito Lagoon
- November 27, 2007: Beach Patrol: Red Tide Back In Volusia County
- November 21, 2007: Red Tide Returns To Volusia County Beaches
- October 15, 2007: Red Tide Returns To Volusia, Flagler County Coasts
- October 4, 2007: Red Tide Outbreak Confirmed Along Daytona Beach Coast
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