Red Algae
Other Common Names: red tide
(Euglena)
Red algae can give the water a red or reddish brown hue but can also be green.
Management Options
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Description
Red algae can give the water a red or reddish brown hue but can also be green. When there is an algae bloom, it can look like a paint spill or oil slick on the water, especially near the edges. Algae usually collect near the shores. Most Euglena are harmless.
Location
Red algae can be found across the United States.
Propagation
spores
Management Options
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