SoundHAB: noctiluca

[Vera Trainer]

Karlista
Yes.  It can produce ammonium that may affect juvenile fish survival.  
But there is no toxin, per se, and it is not a "red tide" organism. 

Karlista Rickerson wrote:
> I know that this isn't considered a toxin but it does cause a "tomato soup" color and then people think there is a "red tide" - correct?
> Quarter Master Harbor, June 6, 19:45 PM still a low count - only 89 per Lt
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