Kingston Thomas

Red tide happened in Clearwater and Sanibel Island, but may occur anywhere in the Gulf. Red tide kills fish by producing a potent toxin (called breve toxin) that affects the central nervous system of the fish. The toxin can also affect birds, sea turtles, In Texas, microscopic algae named Karena brevis often cause red tides. Massive growth of these algae gives the water a reddish color, why it is called a which is red tide.