The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has released a new status map showing the spread of red tide along Florida's Gulf coast.
Florida's red tide organism, Karenia brevis, now extends along roughly 145 miles of the coastline.
High concentrations of the organism are being reported from Manatee to northern Collier counties -- with most areas showing either comparable or slightly higher concentrations than were found last week.
For the third week in a row, the red tide organism has been found in Pinellas County. This week, the FWC is reporting more impacted areas and higher concentrations in Pinellas County.
Fish deaths continue to occur. And, respiratory irritation is being reported by people living in Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Lee and Collier counties.
The FWC forecasts red tide will move slightly south over the next three days.
Another FWC status report will be released Friday.
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