Red tides along the Gulf Coast are caused by

Question

1)diatoms that deplete the water of oxygen
2)dinoflagellates that create toxins called brevetoxins
3)blooms of seaweed growth

Answer 1

Red tides along the Gulf Coast are primarily caused by dinoflagellates that create toxins called brevetoxins (option 2). These toxic algal blooms can have significant environmental and health impacts, affecting marine life and human activities such as fishing and tourism. While diatoms and seaweed growth can contribute to other ecological issues, they are not the primary causes of red tides.