Red Tide

Meaning, Term, and Glossary Definition - What is Red Tide?

A proliferation of a marine plankton toxic and often fatal to fish, perhaps stimulated by the addition of nutrients. A tide can be red, green, or brown, depending on the coloration of the plankton.

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