red algae | green algae | blue-green algae | dead zones | what can we do |
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Which continent is most widely affected by red algae?
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6-7000 square miles
How many square miles of dead zone is their in the gulf of mexico?
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What is the most common symptom of respiratory exposure to red tide?
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in the 1970’s
When did the gulf of mexico dead zone start dying?
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What is the shortest amount of time a red tide can last?
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Mississippi river
What is the name of the river that is right next to the gulf of mexico dead zone?
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What conditions cause the red tide to thrive?
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Nitrogen and Phosphorous
What Type of fertilizer are polluting the mississippi river and caused the gulf of mexico dead zone?
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What is the name of the disease that red algae causes when contaminated shellfish
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1999
When was the gulf of mexico dead zone at its peak?
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