When visiting our local beaches, is the water red? Do you start coughing and sneezing from the air? These red waters are known as the Red tide, a plague in the ocean that occurs every year. It can kill thousands of fish and marine life, and has the chance to poison the very food we consume. Meanwhile, what causes this tragic phenomenon? Is it a natural occurrence? Do humans cause it? Or how can it affect us?
What is a Red tide and its primary cause?
The event known as “Red Tide” is a common occurrence in the state of Florida in the seasons of late summer and early fall. However, many do not know the true cause of this deadly event.
The primary ingredient of Red Tide is a specific type of algae known as “Karenia Brevis”, a common algae in the oceans around us. However, it is due to human influence that allows this algae to grow exponentially via agricultural nutrient pollution…