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red tide: see Dinoflagellata dinoflagellata (dī'nōflăj'əlät`ə, –lā`tə) ..... Click the link for more information. . red tideDiscoloration of seawater caused by dinoflagellates during periodic blooms (population increases). Toxic substances released by these organisms into the water may be lethal to fish and other marine life, and they irritate the human respiratory system. Coastal resorts sometimes close when breaking waves release the toxic substances into the air. The causes of red tide are uncertain; it may require the confluence of several natural phenomena, in which human influence may or may not play a part. red tide [′red ′tīd] (biology) A reddish discoloration of coastal surface waters due to concentrations of certain toxin-producing dinoflagellates. Also known as red water. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Commonly called red tides regardless of their color, toxic algal blooms frequently occur in the shallow waters off Florida's west-central coast. Scientists continue to grapple with the causes of red tides, including their effects on human health as well as on manatees. Alga blooms, red tides, large fish-kills, pfisteria microbes and other negative environmental events have been tied to declining water quality. |
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