Question

what do the term algal bloom and red tides signify​

Answer 1

Answer:

Algal bloom refers to an increase in the population of algae or blue-green algae in water due to an enrichment of nutrients, resulting in discoloration of the water body. ... Red tides are caused by red dinoflagellates (Gonyaulax) that multiply rapidly.

Answer 2

✩ Aglal blooms are found in contaminated water

✩ They are an overgrowth of algae. Especially blue-green algae(cyanobacteria). Their growth leads to water pollution.

✩ Rapid multiplication of red pigmented dinoflagellates such as gonyualax gives the sea a red color, a phenomenon known as red tides.

✩ This algae produce toxins that kill fish and other aquatic organisms.