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Red Tide

"proliferation of marine plankton that is toxic and often fatal to fish. This natural phenomenon is stimulated by phosphorus and other nutrients that are discharged into waterways by human beings. The colour of the tide can be red, yellow, green or brown.

Source: United Nations, Glossary of Environment Statistics

   
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