After a week of closures for many beaches across our area for red tide, all beaches in Palm Beach and Martin counties are back open Friday.
However, new signs are in place advising beachgoers of the possible effects of red tide.
Palm Beach County beaches will fly one red and one purple flag, which means hazardous conditions and the presence of dangerous marine life.
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The impacts of red tide first started in Jupiter and Juno Beach last Saturday when a number of people suddenly became sick.
That prompted beach closures from Martin County all the way to Boynton Beach and portions of Miami-Dade County.
Dead fish littered beaches, creating concerns about wildlife and if seafood caught in our waters is safe to eat.
Environmental workers have been collecting water samples and will continue to monitor water quality.
FWC has established a fish kill hotline (800-636-0511) that residents can call to report fish kills, diseased fish or fish with other abnormalities.
