Is it safe to eat fish and shellfish from waters with red drift algae?
Only harvest shellfish from approved waters. If you are not sure if harvesting is allowed, contact the Florida Division of Aquaculture at www.floridaaquaculture.com/seas/seas/-mngmt.htm. Red drift algae does not affect fish or shellfish so it is safe to catch and eat them from waters with red drift algae. However, use caution when fishing and avoid any species that appears unhealthy. Fish and shellfish in area restaurants are only harvested from areas that are safe for consumption.
