The town of Longboat Key, Florida, saw hundreds of dead fish wash up on shore earlier last week. The cause? Red tide. Red tide is an algal bloom that produces toxins that are harmful to fish, marine mammals and people. It also can cause fish and shellfish to become dangerous to eat. ...
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No, that's not pollution. What you're seeing is actually a type of algae, known as noctiluca scintillans, which glow blue and are tear like in shape, causing people to call them "blue tears," and even compare it to a lava lamp. You can check out this stunning sight along the coast of Matsu ...
READ MORE +Eight manatees have died in the Indian River Lagoon since May, according to Florida wildlife officials. The cause of the deaths is linked to the heavily polluted river and the algae infesting it. This isn't the first string of deaths linked to pollution from the famous river either. In the ...
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