A number of turtles – including several endangered species – have been washing up on Scientists speculate that a thermocline has trapped the red tide in place longer than it would normally stay – allowing it to mutate into a far more efficient killer. Frustratingly, the toxic atmosphere worsens as dead organisms decompose, making the red tide even more powerful and killing even more organisms. It's cyclical.
Check out this interesting piece to learn more about red tide intoxication and to see what steps the Clearwater Aquarium is taking to save the dozens of dying sea turtles it’s rescued over the past few days.
[Thanks, Eric]
