I am doing a 5 page report on the red tide in florida for science
class. What does anybody know about it? I need major help. All i have on it so far is that is makes eyes and throught irritated. thatnks for any useful help. =)
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Red Tides are caused by dinoglagellates, of which there are many species. Check these two sites out - they should be of some help in your report.
http://museum.gov.ns.ca/poison/redtide.htm
http://www.floridamarine.org/features/view_article.asp?id=9670
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