Environmental Effects Of Red Tide
The idea of an ocean’s surface with a red hue may seem like a very amazing phenomena but in fact it's quite the opposite. Red tides are becoming more and more harmful to not just the sea life it's consumes but to us humans as well. When we use pesticides and other man made chemicals, we are washing them away without a care of what happens next. In doing so, they are eventually ending up back into our oceans and cause these harmful algal blooms, known as Red Tide. Most of these algal blooms are toxic, causing death to marine life around it, making it unsafe to eat, and causing pollution in the air we breath.
How do these algal bloom begin to form in the first place? In gaining an a better understand we have to remember that aquatic ecosystems …show more content…
In the past, before much was known about red tide and still some times today, surfers have reported surfing and have come out of the water with swollen lips and eyes. Humans can often feel effects of Red tide as soon as they get out of their car at the beach. The harmful bacteria can strike within that first smell of ocean air. Many times, people dismiss the signs way too quickly, however, because they are so subtle in the average person. A simple cough or dizzy spell could be signs of bacteria in the air brought on by Red Tide. For people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, the trigger signs can cause more discomfort. Causing people to have an asthma attack or worse. Most of the time, the treatment can be as simple as moving away from the affected area and treating symptoms systematically until they resolve. Some other symptoms can include runny nose, dry cough, itching or burning in the throat, and tearing in the eyes. Symptoms for asthmatic people can include wheezing, tightening of the chest and shortness of breath. In the water, the main concern is people who have sensitive skin because they are likely to contract a rash. For those who love playing in the sand, can they be affected? Yes, when the foam from the water comes up to the sand, you can be affected because the foam can be about ten times more toxic than the water itself. While the signs might be worse in people with respiratory problems than other people, it is possible for it to be deadly for all human types depending on the type and how long they were exposed to Red Tide. That being said, suppose you consume shellfish with toxins, these can cause more serious gastrointestinal problems during digestion with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. However, most commercial fishing companies test for toxins so it's less likely for people to consume it if they buy from a commercial catcher. If, however, you fish on your own, you could be
How do these algal bloom begin to form in the first place? In gaining an a better understand we have to remember that aquatic ecosystems …show more content…
In the past, before much was known about red tide and still some times today, surfers have reported surfing and have come out of the water with swollen lips and eyes. Humans can often feel effects of Red tide as soon as they get out of their car at the beach. The harmful bacteria can strike within that first smell of ocean air. Many times, people dismiss the signs way too quickly, however, because they are so subtle in the average person. A simple cough or dizzy spell could be signs of bacteria in the air brought on by Red Tide. For people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, the trigger signs can cause more discomfort. Causing people to have an asthma attack or worse. Most of the time, the treatment can be as simple as moving away from the affected area and treating symptoms systematically until they resolve. Some other symptoms can include runny nose, dry cough, itching or burning in the throat, and tearing in the eyes. Symptoms for asthmatic people can include wheezing, tightening of the chest and shortness of breath. In the water, the main concern is people who have sensitive skin because they are likely to contract a rash. For those who love playing in the sand, can they be affected? Yes, when the foam from the water comes up to the sand, you can be affected because the foam can be about ten times more toxic than the water itself. While the signs might be worse in people with respiratory problems than other people, it is possible for it to be deadly for all human types depending on the type and how long they were exposed to Red Tide. That being said, suppose you consume shellfish with toxins, these can cause more serious gastrointestinal problems during digestion with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. However, most commercial fishing companies test for toxins so it's less likely for people to consume it if they buy from a commercial catcher. If, however, you fish on your own, you could be