General
What is another name for Red Tide??
Harmful Algal Blooms or HABs
What factors help in the bloom of these plankton?? (Give at least 3)
* High concentration of nutrients
* Warmer temperatures of water.
* Low salinity of water
* Calm sea
* Increase in population of toxic algae.
* Loop Current
Red tides affect only animals.
Truth or false.
False
Scientists prefer the term Red Tides or HABs??
HABs.
Because it warms the water temperatures giving the algae an opening to bloom.
What are some symptoms of red tides??
* Coughing
* Killing and poisoning fish
* Teary and burning eyes.
* Skin irritation
Where do red tides most occur?
Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
Is there a phenomenon of ocean tides that affect this blooms? Yes, no, which one???
Yes, the Loop of Current
Is it ok to swim while there are red tides??
It is "safe", but it is recommended to shower with fresh water.
When does HABs mostly occur??
Between summer and fall
How is called the dinoflagellate that makes red tides??
Karenia Brevis.
What kinds of food poison exist??
* Touching
* Ingesting
Are Red Tides the only type of algal bloom??
Yes or No?
No, there are also green/blue algal blooms
Is it a natural or a chemical phenomenon???
Natural. It's affected by Climate Change.
How does RT affect in a country's economy??
Because it kills fish and other marine animals, that cannot be consumed, so they can't be sell