This CBS news article provides very general information about the massive red tide outbreak in New England in 2005. The article states that the outbreak is costing the shellfish industry $3 million per week, forcing Massachusetts to declare a state of emergency. The article features related external links.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Biology:Ecology:Principles,
Habitats:Marine,
Water Column,
Biology:Microbiology,
Microbiology:Microbiology and Health
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), General Public
Ocean Environments: Coastal and Estuarine, Shallow Sea Floor/Continental Shelf
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology
Keywords: harmful algal bloom, HAB
