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Harmful algal bloom
Harmful algal bloom (HAB): dense growth of algae or cyanobacteria in fresh or marine water producing toxins or oxygen depletion; driven by nutrients and warm water; cyanobacteria dominate freshwater, Karenia brevis Florida red tides.
Karenia brevis
Karenia brevis, a toxic Gulf of Mexico dinoflagellate causing Florida red tide; produces brevetoxins that kill marine life, cause neurotoxic shellfish poisoning and airborne respiratory irritation; blooms nearly annually, monitored by NOAA forecasts.