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red tide
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˌred ˈtaɪd/ us /ˌred ˈtaɪd/
sea water that has changed colour because it contains large amounts of poisonous algae(= very simple, small plants):
The data helped improve monitoring of toxic red tides, which can taint shellfish and force beach closures.
Red tide paralyzes and kills fish and other sea life.
They said that reports of dead fish and of people experiencing breathing problems were probably caused by increased levels of red tide.
Pollution warnings were issued for the beaches because of red tides, or algae blooms, that can last for days or months and can be toxic.
Red tide is characterized by toxins in the water that cause respiratory problems.
Samples from all sites tested positive for low levels of red tide.
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