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[[File:Sewage spill SD.jpg|300px|thumb|left]] '''[[Health Threats from Polluted Coastal Waters]]''' - Recreational use of rivers, lakes, and the ocean is immensely popular in the U.S. and includes activities such as swimming, surfing, paddling, and diving. Over 143 million people in the U.S. use surface waters to engage in non-motorized water sports. While some pollutants in the water are easily identifiable and avoidable, such as plastic debris and garbage, unseen microbial threats continue to pose serious risk to recreational water users health. The best way to stay healthy during your next trip to the beach is to be aware of any issued advisories or closures. Learn more [http://beachapedia.org/Health_Threats_from_Polluted_Coastal_Waters here]!
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[[File:FishKillRedTide DylanJonWadeCox.jpg|300px|thumb|left]] '''[[Red Tides]]''' - Red tide is a phenomenon when phytoplankton, a single-celled plant, grow very fast or “bloom” and accumulate into dense, visible patches near the water surface. Red tides are naturally occurring, but nutrient pollution and warming waters can fuel blooms, making them last longer and cover larger areas. Unfortunately, some phytoplankton are extremely harmful and toxic to humans and marine wildlife when they reach high concentrations. For instance, the dinoflagellate Karenia brevis (K. brevis), that makes up red tides off the coast of Florida, can release harmful brevetoxins into the ocean and air, causing massive kills of fish, marine mammals, and sea turtles; and painful burning of the eyes and lungs for beach goers.

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Red Tides - Red tide is a phenomenon when phytoplankton, a single-celled plant, grow very fast or “bloom” and accumulate into dense, visible patches near the water surface. Red tides are naturally occurring, but nutrient pollution and warming waters can fuel blooms, making them last longer and cover larger areas. Unfortunately, some phytoplankton are extremely harmful and toxic to humans and marine wildlife when they reach high concentrations. For instance, the dinoflagellate Karenia brevis (K. brevis), that makes up red tides off the coast of Florida, can release harmful brevetoxins into the ocean and air, causing massive kills of fish, marine mammals, and sea turtles; and painful burning of the eyes and lungs for beach goers.