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Q. The “Red Tides” which are found in marine coastal areas such as “Florida red tide” that occurs in the Gulf of Mexico, is considered to be responsible for bioaccumulation and making local filter feeding organisms such as mussels and oysters toxic. Due to which of the following the “Red Tides”  Occur?
Answer: Algae
Notes: Red tide is a common name for algal blooms. It is the large concentrations of aquatic microorganisms, such as protozoans and unicellular algae (e.g. dinoflagellates and diatoms). The upwelling of nutrients from the sea floor following massive storms, provides for the algae and triggers bloom events.

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