Algae’s hunger ramps up red tide toxins

Algae’s hunger ramps up red tide toxins, Herald-Tribune – Sarasota, March 17, 2013. The mysterious red tide toxin that has killed a record number of manatees and brought countless dead fish to Southwest Florida beaches over the past few months could finally have an explanation: The algae that produce the toxin are hungry. Rance Hardison, zoology,  featured.