With the advent of climate change red tide outbreaks have grown more frequent. A red tide occurs when certain types of algae grow out of control. The name “red tide” comes from the fact that overgrowth of algae can cause … Continue reading
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We recently posted about neon blue waves in Newport Beach, CA caused by the action of the moving water on a phytoplankton bloom. Here is a short video of dolphins swimming at night lit by the bioluminescent plankton. Stunning. Thanks … Continue reading
Recently, an outbreak of red tide off Newport Beach, California discolored the Pacific waters during daylight and then, once the sun had set, put on an amazing show of bioluminescence which turned the ocean waves a vivid neon blue. Not … Continue reading
Earlier this year, we posted about Baltimore’s “Mr. Trash Wheel,” a water-wheel and solar powered conveyor system which lifts drifting trash from the water of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Mr. Trash Wheel has been so successful that three other similar trash wheels have … Continue reading