RED TIDE

RED TIDE

• generally describe as Harmful Algal

Blooms (HABs)
• is caused by a rapid population growth of
microscopic plankton. These microscopic
plankton release toxins that have severe
affects on marine life and humans
RED TIDE

• is a common name for a phenomenon

known as an algal bloom,.These algae,
more specifically phytoplankton, are
microscopic, single-celled protists,
plant-like organisms that can form dense,
visible patches near the water's surface.
Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
• May cause harm through the production of
toxins or by their accumulated
biomass,which can affect co-occuring
organisms and alter food-web dynamics.
• To the human eye,blooms can appear
greenish,brown and even reddish orange
depending upon the algal species,the
aquatic ecosystem, and the concentrations
of the organims.
 Factors that promote red tide
occurrences are:

• Warm temperatures
• High nutrient content
• Low salinity
• Calm seas and
• Rain followed by sunny weather.
 The development of Red Tide into
four stages.

I. The plankton is introduced into the

area.

II. The growth stage where the population

begins to multiply rapidly over a few
weeks time span.
 The development of Red Tide into
four stages.
III. As they reach the peak of growth they
enter into stage three, maintenance.
Here is where the bloom can either
continue to live offshore or can be
moved inshore by tides or strong winds.

IV. Finally, the bloom will eventually

dissipate, ending the cycle.
 The diagnosis of Red Tides
1.Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP).
Symptoms are vomiting, headache,
diarrhea, memory loss, seizure, or even
coma. You can get this type of
poisoning from eating a contaminated
clam or mussel
2.Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP).
Symptoms for CFP are skin irritation,
temperature reversal, hallucinations,
and muscular and joint pain.
 The diagnosis of Red Tides
3.Diarrheic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP).
Symptoms are chills, vomiting, nausea,
and diarrhea. Scallops, mussels and
short-necked clams cause DSP.

4.Neurotoxin Shellfish Poisoning (NSP).

Symptoms for NSP are tingling of
limbs, muscle aches, and dizziness.
Clams, scallops, mussels, and oysters
are all associated with NSP.
 The diagnosis of Red Tides

5.Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP).

Symptoms are rash, fever, numbness of
mouth, drowsiness, and vomiting. The
earliest record of PSP was in the year of
1793 when a man died and four others
were left ill
The geographical distribution of toxic red tide in the Philippines