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05-02-2020, 07:56 AM | #1 |
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The Short Answer: A red tide is an event that occurs on the coastline when algae—a plant-like organism—grows out of control. The name “red tide” comes from the fact that overgrown algae can cause the water to change color. Red tides can be hazardous to human health and sea life.
Use common sense if eating seafood caught in red tide conditions.
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05-02-2020, 08:12 AM | #2 |
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A little longer answer
Runoff from sewage treatment plants and other sources flows into the ocean and can cause algae to grow faster, leading to red tides Why Are Red Tides Dangerous? Red tides produce powerful toxins, which are harmful chemicals that can kill fish, shellfish, mammals and birds. If people eat fish or shellfish that have been in the water with toxic algae, they will also ingest the toxins, which can make them sick. Many regions restrict fishing during a red tide for this reason. Nearby restaurants take local fish and shellfish off the menu, too. During a red tide, You often find beaches are sometimes covered in dead fish and other animals that either ingested toxins or couldn’t get enough oxygen. I hope this answers you questions.
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05-07-2020, 03:18 AM | #4 |
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Lack of oxygen is killing the fish....plus toxic algae bloom
With out any big words, think of it as fertilizer
Sucking up all the oxygen. I would be lying if I said it was not scary fun fishing in it at night in la Jolla especially when big lighted creatures swim under your kayak. Enjoy the light show
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05-07-2020, 07:14 PM | #5 |
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Beast mode! LJ after dark is a whole new level.
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05-08-2020, 05:44 AM | #6 |
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Especially when
It's a wide open WSB BITE with squid....
Lit up like a city with boats...
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