CITY STATUS REPORT #17

STATUS REPORT #17 City of Sanibel Beach Status (8/15/18)

Crystal Mansell

08/15/2018 01:32 pm

Read this status report for current beach conditions.

This morning at the beaches, bayous and canals we continue to observe an overall significant reduction in the dead sea life being deposited on our beaches.  We have continued to reduce our contractual labor, fleet and rolling stock to be able to respond to any low tide deposits or large carcasses which washes ashore.  Unless conditions change significantly, persons on the beach will begin to see a return of Sanibel's beaches to a natural state.  See photos below.  See below the detailed report for each beach.  For current Red Tide Conditions & Forecast click here NOAA Gulf of Mexico Harmful Algal Bloom Bulletin. 
Yesterday 6 large fish carcasses were removed from our beaches (1 Goliath Grouper & 5 Tarpons).  As of the end of business Monday, August 13th, the total dead sea life removed from the beaches is 309.6 tons (619,200 pounds).  This amount does include the whale shark that washed up on July 22nd as well as the Goliath Groupers and Tarpons.  The amount does not include the dead sea life removed from the canals.
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We truly appreciate the tremendous support of the workers in the field completing our beach and canal clean-up.  Thank you.  

Judie Zimomra
Sanibel City Manager

Blind Pass beach conditions today…
Bowman’s Beach conditions today…
Turner Beach conditions today…
First light of day report by City of Sanibel Public Works in addition to the mid-Island light deposits of Red Drift Algae staff:
Based on tides, winds and currents, these conditions may alter quickly and significantly.

• Lighthouse Beach
  • Current Conditions: Good
  • Red Tide: No Irritation Present
  • Odor: Not Present
  • Deposits: None Present

• Sanibel Boat Ramp
  • Current Conditions: Good
  • Red Tide: Not Present
  • Odor: Not Present
  • Deposits: 6 dead fish total

• Algiers Beach (Gulf-side City Park)
  • Current Conditions: Good
  • Red Tide: No Irritation Present
  • Odor: Not Present
  • Deposits: No dead sea life present

• Tarpon Bay Beach
  • Current Conditions: Good
  • Red Tide: No Irritation Present
  • Odor: Not Present
  • Deposits: 5 dead fish every 10 feet

• Bowman's Beach
  • Current Conditions: Good
  • Red Tide: No Irritation Present
  • Odor: Not Present
  • Deposits: None Present

• Blind Pass
  • Current Conditions: Good
  • Red Tide: No Irritation Present
  • Odor: Slight
  • Deposits: None Present

• Turner Beach Park
  • Current Conditions: Good
  • Red Tide: No Irritation Present
  • Odor: Not Present
  • Deposits: Zero deposits of dead fish present

If you encounter any dead sea life washed ashore on private property that is too large to be removed by hand, please email address and location information to: j.zimomra@mysanibel.com , and attach a photo if possible.