Fishing the red tide questions

[walrus]

A little longer answer



Runoff from sewage treatment plants and other sources flows into the ocean and can cause algae to grow faster, leading to red tides



Why Are Red Tides Dangerous?



Red tides produce powerful toxins, which are harmful chemicals that can kill fish, shellfish, mammals and birds.



If people eat fish or shellfish that have been in the water with toxic algae, they will also ingest the toxins, which can make them sick. Many regions restrict fishing during a red tide for this reason. Nearby restaurants take local fish and shellfish off the menu, too.


During a red tide, You often find beaches are sometimes covered in dead fish and other animals that either ingested toxins or couldn’t get enough oxygen.


I hope this answers you questions.

[jbl_91762]

Originally Posted by walrus

A little longer answer



Runoff from sewage treatment plants and other sources flows into the ocean and can cause algae to grow faster, leading to red tides



Why Are Red Tides Dangerous?



Red tides produce powerful toxins, which are harmful chemicals that can kill fish, shellfish, mammals and birds.



If people eat fish or shellfish that have been in the water with toxic algae, they will also ingest the toxins, which can make them sick. Many regions restrict fishing during a red tide for this reason. Nearby restaurants take local fish and shellfish off the menu, too.


During a red tide, You often find beaches are sometimes covered in dead fish and other animals that either ingested toxins or couldn’t get enough oxygen.


I hope this answers you questions.

I know I will catch heat for this but I wish the red tide will make a big dent on the out of control seal population. Hope it drives them so far North that they never come back.

[MITCHELL]

With out any big words, think of it as fertilizer
Sucking up all the oxygen.
I would be lying if I said it was not scary fun fishing in it at night in la Jolla especially when big lighted creatures swim under your kayak.
Enjoy the light show

[DanaPT]

Originally Posted by MITCHELL

With out any big words, think of it as fertilizer
Sucking up all the oxygen.
I would be lying if I said it was not scary fun fishing in it at night in la Jolla especially when big lighted creatures swim under your kayak.
Enjoy the light show

Beast mode! LJ after dark is a whole new level.

[MITCHELL]

It's a wide open WSB BITE with squid....
Lit up like a city with boats...