English

A red tide.

Noun

red tide ‎(plural red tides)

1. An algal bloom of sufficient quantity to cause discoloration (often red) in a body of water; red tides can potentially cause irritation or death to exposed creatures.
   1. specifically, one caused by Karenia brevis.

Synonyms

• crimson tide

Translations

See also

• Alexandrium fundyense
• Alexandrium monilatum