Annie Schleicher , Public Broadcasting Service- NewsHour Extra
This PBS article describes red tide, a phenomenon caused by phytoplankton in coastal waters. The site includes brief summaries of the causes and impacts of red tide, both on health and the tourism industry. A link to a PDF version of the article is provided.
Subject: Biology, Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Water Column, Biology:Microbiology, Microbiology:Microbiology and Health Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), General Public Ocean Environments: Coastal and Estuarine, Surface Waters Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:EcologyKeywords: harmful algal bloom, HAB, plankton
