Suburban runoff, storm-induced sewage overflows and other nitrogen and phosphorous sources in the estuary system are also a large contributing factors. The common factor? Humans. Reports of red tide blooms along the Gulf Coast date back to pre-development days and humans enjoyed them so much that they worked to increase their frequency and intensity. Just like they did for hurricanes.
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Suburban runoff, storm-induced sewage overflows and other nitrogen and phosphorous sources in the estuary system are also a large contributing factors. The common factor? Humans. Reports of red tide blooms along the Gulf Coast date back to pre-development days and humans enjoyed them so much that they worked to increase their frequency and intensity. Just like they did for hurricanes.