17. What is the phenomenon
known as “redtide”? Which
ambiental harms can it cause?

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Red tide is phenomenon that occurs
dinoflagellates (algae from
pyrrophyte group) proliferate
the ocean. These
liberate toxins that the nervous
system can cause death
ingested by marine and by
humans eat contaminated animals.