Re: [Paddlewise] Tampa FL Bay Area Red Tide Outbreak Hits High

"...and all the waters that were in the river were turned to blood. The fish
that were in the river died; and the river became foul and the Egyptians
couldn't drink the water from the river; and the blood was throughout all the
land of Egypt." (Exodus 7:20-21)

Some believe this bible story is the first account of the red tide, others say
the blood-red water was caused by a churning of the Nile Delta. The wrath of
God or an Algae Bloom??? Researchers still don't understand all there is to
know about red tides.

We had a red tide in Galveston Bay in 2000 for the first time. Closing the
oyster harvest had a huge economic impact and I heard stories about
respiratory problems but no other illnesses related to the toxins. The
recommendations from health officials is that if you develop breathing
problems, leave the affected area and the problems will subside rather
quickly.
Chris Kuhlman
Seabrook, TX

Bob Denton wrote:

> Thanks for the clarification. I have had quite a bit of experience with
> cold water red tides which were not much of an issue for bathers or
> divers, but did kill people who ate shell fish. I do remember comments
> about reactions from breathing the toxins or algae that were kicked into
> the air by the surf.
>
> We don't have red tides on the East Coast of Florida. The Gulf Stream
> keeps things moving along. It will be interesting to see what effect the
> incoming tropical storm/hurricane has on these tides.
>
> cya
>
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