Tampa Bay 8-Day Forecast
Tampa Bay 8-Day Forecast
Vp Concentration in Tampa Bay Oysters at Harvest
Below is a running loop of predictions for the previous 5 days, current day, and out to 48 hrs in the future.
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The harmful bacteria Vibrio parahaemolyticus is often present in Tampa Bay. Knowing when and where to expect V. parahaemolyticus may help people avoid dangerous exposure, especially for those with compromised immune systems. The empirical models relating temperature and salinity to Vibrio parahaemolyticus concentration in oysters were developed and provided by the US Food and Drug Administration and represent expected levels at time of harvest. More information on the models may be found here. These maps are experimental and show a prediction of the concentration of V. parahaemolyticus in Oysters harvested from Tampa Bay.