Diners could have fewer seafood choices if a red tide bloom along the Galveston coast raises costs for Texas restaurants.
Here’s what to know
Southern Galveston Island and Crystal Beach on the Bolivar Peninsula are among the locations where Texas Parks and Wildlife has reported red tide, according to FOX 26 Houston.
Fish deaths caused by red tide can leave restaurants with less locally caught seafood to buy. The naturally occurring algae blooms can release toxins harmful to both people and marine life.
Respiratory irritation, changes in water color, and dead fish can signal red tide…