What is Red Tide ........

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What is Red Tide ?

It is referred to the high tide above the danger mark.

It is the explosive growth of phytoplankton which changes the color of water.

It refers to the algal bloom of red algae found at some depth in the ocean.

It refers to the red color of water due to dissolved arsenic.

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Explanation:

Red tide is a phenomenon caused by algal blooms during which algae become so numerous that they discolor coastal waters.Sometimes the color appears red but not always, but it is generally termed as red tide.It is the bloom in any type of algae and not necessarily red algae. The algal bloom may also deplete oxygen in the waters and/or release toxins that may cause illness in humans and other animals.