Harmful Algal Bloom
Synonyms
Algal Bloom, Harmful
Algal Blooms, Harmful
Bloom, Harmful Algal
Blooms, Harmful Algal
Harmful Algal Blooms
Red Tide
Red Tides
Tide, Red
Tides, Red
An algal bloom where the algae produce powerful toxins that can kill fish, birds, and mammals, and ultimately cause illness in humans. The harmful bloom can also cause oxygen depletion in the water due to the death and decomposition of non-toxic algae species.
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