Red Tide (Noun)
Meaning
Seawater that is discolored by large numbers of certain dinoflagellates that produce saxitoxin.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The local health department issued a warning to avoid consuming shellfish after a red tide was detected in nearby waters.
- Red tide contamination made the usually pristine beach an unappealing destination for tourists that summer.
- To better understand the causes and effects of red tide, the marine research team began collecting water samples in affected areas.
- Water discoloration caused by the red tide made it difficult for marine biologists to observe aquatic life in their natural habitats.
- A prolonged occurrence of red tide devastated the local fishing industry, causing a significant economic downturn in the region.