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What is the red tide that occurs on ocean coasts?

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What is the red tide that occurs on ocean coasts?
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A red tide is a bloom of dinoflagellates that turns the ocean water red. Certain dinoflagellates produce toxins that can kill fish and contaminate shellfish, making the shellfish inedible.