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What is Red Tide?
A "red tide" occurs when either natural or human factors cause a rapid increase in the production of one-celled organisms (dinoflagellates) which, ordinarily grow in water rich in nitrogen and phosphorus. Sewage effluent and runoff from farms and lawns contain nitrogen and phosphorus. The dinoflagellates consume the nitrogen and phosphorus when added to the water and then reproduce or "bloom" profusely. They spread across the water absorbing oxygen and stealing sunlight from plants. When the organisms die and decay, they absorb more oxygen which literally suffocates marine life. Click here for an in-depth explanation of red tide.
What is Red Tide Relief?
The Ecological Research and Action Foundation (ERAAF) dba, Red Tide Relief is a private 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to increasing awareness and promoting the prevention of red tide. Our ultimate goal is to develop appropriate prevention measures and interventions to mitigate or prevent red tide.
Our organization seeks to establish partnerships between similar organizations to support education programs and projects. We provide environment education grants that assist in developing meaningful programs, establish additional partnerships, and make a positive, permanent change in the environment in southwest Florida.
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