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Red Tide - A Harmful Algal Bloom

What are red tides? Red tide is a phenomenon caused by algal blooms (Wikipedia definition) during which algae become so numerous that they discolor coastal waters (hence the name "red tide"). This tutorial with educator collections is an excellent introduction with links to further study. [Source: Microbial Life - Educational Resources, M. Bruckner, Montana State Univ.] Grade level: 6-College.

LINK (http://serc.carleton.edu/microbelife/topics/redtide/index.html) >>
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