A red tide of toxic algae that was killing fish and other wildlife along Florida’s southern shores has spread northward along the Gulf Coast, state wildlife officials said over the weekend. myfwc.com The toxic red tide that is killing fish and other wildlife along the southern Florida coast has spread up into the Tampa Bay area, wildlife officials said. The August death toll for manatees brings the total number suspected of being killed by red tide this year to 97. The Washington Post via Getty Images Sarasota County Emergency Services lifeguard Mariano Martinez wears a mask because of red tide at Lido Beach on Aug. 26. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in August for several counties because of red tide.

Source: Huffington Post September 10, 2018 18:11 UTC