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CameranutzII t1_itq2zdv wrote

The number of sea life that dies in FL during a red tide is huge. Regrettably, red-tide outbreaks are common here.

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blueskies1800 t1_itra88t wrote

And it is caused by phosphate mining that promotes algae bloom.

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WummageSail t1_itrbra4 wrote

Suburban runoff, storm-induced sewage overflows and other nitrogen and phosphorous sources in the estuary system are also a large contributing factors. The common factor? Humans. Reports of red tide blooms along the Gulf Coast date back to pre-development days and humans enjoyed them so much that they worked to increase their frequency and intensity. Just like they did for hurricanes.

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