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Red tide
and Blue-green Algae Blooms
Question 1.
Red tide is explicitly toxic to marine life since it is mainly caused by the dinoflagellate
Kerenia brevis, which produces brevotoxins. These toxins can have adverse impacts on marine
organisms through targeting their nervous systems, contributing to paralysis, and, in harsh
instances, death. The toxins affect fish and other marine species,
contributing to ecological
disruption and more die-offs. The toxins have affected human life by causing respiratory
problems, eye irritation, and other health matters in people's lives. Personally, I have not
encountered the impacts of red tide, but I empathize with the affected persons. The people
interviewed in the documentary"
Catastrophic Red Tide and Blue-green Algae Hit Florida, killing
wildlife
and Harming Business," display legitimate concern about the adverse effects of red tide
on their societies, emphasizing the loss of lives, health deterioration, and low tourism(The
Weather Channel, 1:58-3:00). I sympathize with the interviewees since red tide is an intricate
matter with high impacts. Blaming somebody may not be productive, as handling these issues
needs collective effort.
Red tide and blue-green algae blooms have numerous ecological, economic, and
sociological impacts on human communities, particularly in Florida. One ecological effect is the
massive fish kills and harm to marine species, which interrupts the local ecosystems and can take
years to recover(PBS NewsHour, 4:40- 6:13). Economically, these events have devastated the
coastal businesses that depend on tourism, recreational activities, and fishing. As such, tourism
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effectively collapses as the sight and smell of red tide and algae blossoms drive tourists away.
Sociologically,
red tide and blue-green algal blooms contribute to public health issues because
of the toxins produced and societal stress and frustration from the economic and ecological
outcome.
Addressing the challenges related to red tide and toxic algae blooms is an intricate
activity that needs cooperation among several stakeholders. Accountability falls on various levels
of government, such as state and local leadership and federal agencies. These entities must strive
to coordinate and manage water quality, reinforce studies on the causes of blooms, and articulate
policies to decrease nutrient pollution, the results of the challenge. Furthermore, public
awareness is crucial to adopt responsible actions and regulations. Lessening the possibility of red
tide and toxic algae blooms requires taking procedures to mitigate nutrient runoff into water
areas like
Lake Okeechobee, like controlling agricultural and urban runoff and upgrading
wastewater remedies.
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Works Cited
PBS NewsHour.
Florida’s Toxic Red Tide Is a Perfect Storm for the Gulf Coast
. 2018,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLV27fEPdHYLinks%20to%20an%20external%20site.
The Weather Channel. "Catastrophic Red Tide and Blue-Green Algae Hit Florida, Killing Wildlife and
Harming Business.”
Https://Www.youtube.com/Watch?V=S9WdqTv7vUw
, 2029.
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