Karenia brevis
Karenia brevis is a type of algae that lives in the ocean. It is very small, like a tiny plant, and it can make the water turn red or brown. This is called a "red tide" because the water looks like it is tinged with red.
When Karenia brevis grows too much, it can be harmful to animals that live in the ocean, like fish and dolphins. It can also make people who swim in the water sick. This is because Karenia brevis makes a toxin, which is like a poison, that can hurt animals and people.
Scientists study Karenia brevis to try to understand why it grows so much and why it makes the toxin. They also want to find ways to protect animals in the ocean and people who like to swim or surf near the shore. So, we need to be careful when we see a red tide and make sure to listen to instructions from scientists and lifeguards to stay safe.
When Karenia brevis grows too much, it can be harmful to animals that live in the ocean, like fish and dolphins. It can also make people who swim in the water sick. This is because Karenia brevis makes a toxin, which is like a poison, that can hurt animals and people.
Scientists study Karenia brevis to try to understand why it grows so much and why it makes the toxin. They also want to find ways to protect animals in the ocean and people who like to swim or surf near the shore. So, we need to be careful when we see a red tide and make sure to listen to instructions from scientists and lifeguards to stay safe.