A giant red tide bloom off the coast of the Bay area could be moving closer to shore. 

Currently, the center is off Hernando County and scientists says it is a cause for concern.

Kathryn Birren owns a few fishing boats and a seafood business on Hernando Beach.

"We're hearing about a lot of dead fish," Birren said. "A lot of dead grouper out there, fish floating everywhere."

Florida Fish and Wildlife officials say there's a red tide bloom roughly 40 miles offshore from Pasco County to Dixie County, north of the Bay area. It's about 50 miles wide, 80 miles long and at least 60 feet deep.

Birren says it's not hurting business now, but it could.

"There's a lot of concern out there," Birren said.

Florida Fish and Wildlife officials are analyzing data but say it looks like the bloom is heading south-south east toward shore quicker than they thought.

It could cause a potential mess for the fishing industry, coastal tourism and more.

Steven Seabaugh, general manager of Hernando Beach Marina, said he hopes the red tide stays away.

"Anything that impacts this area and the water quality is going to affect our business greatly," Seabaugh said.

Researchers from different agencies are working together to figure out what's next. 

Florida Fish and Wildlife officials say they're going to send out one of their boats Sunday night for three days to collect more information. 

FWC officials are asking the public to keep and eye on things by checking their website.