Argus – Red Tide
The Florid red tide alga, Karenia brevis, that has been destroying sea life all along the Gulf Coast for nearly 10 months now, was the subject of a sold-out Meet the Minds event, sponsored by Argus Foundation and held at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Speakers included Dr. Michael Crosby, president and CEO of Mote Marine,Alan Jones, president and owner of Jones Potato Farm (an award-winning farm recognized for its sustainable farming practices), and three Mote Marine scientists, Dr. Vince Lovko, Dr. Tracy Fanara and Dr. Richard Pierce.