We're having another plankton bloom here. FOr the last 2 weeks I've been saying the water tastes like red tide and getting wierd looks-well now its here. I don't like swimming in it-it makes my eyes and throat burn. Also I once got tangled in a large bat ray I didn't see in all the murk. I will proabably keep swimming in it anyway (beats the pool). Does anyone have tips for the burning eyes and throat?
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Where I live, Red Tide is a BIG Problem.
When I immigrated, I had no idea of what "Red Tide" was. I couldn't resist taking a paring knife and schuking oysters clean, just as I did with Dad, fresh from the rocks.. (Dad took me as I didn't like fresh oysters so all mine made it too the bag!!).
I was horrified to learn that on this particular 'teaching session' (how to shuck an oyster, and taste it if you will sesssion)' could have proven to be so deadly. In the Southern Hemishpere, where I grew up, Red Tide was unheard of so I was oblivious to this deadly problem.
When using the ferries,(ocean ferries ) Red Tide can be plainly seen. It is not a pretty sight.
It is one of the reasons why I don't usually do Ocean Swims.
After watching from the bow of the ferry, and seeing the 'red scum' wallowing and waving' my desire to immerse myself in the ocean dissapates quickly.
I admire those who do take on the mighty ocean.
Kiwi
Where I live, Red Tide is a BIG Problem.
When I immigrated, I had no idea of what "Red Tide" was. I couldn't resist taking a paring knife and schuking oysters clean, just as I did with Dad, fresh from the rocks.. (Dad took me as I didn't like fresh oysters so all mine made it too the bag!!).
I was horrified to learn that on this particular 'teaching session' (how to shuck an oyster, and taste it if you will sesssion)' could have proven to be so deadly. In the Southern Hemishpere, where I grew up, Red Tide was unheard of so I was oblivious to this deadly problem.
When using the ferries,(ocean ferries ) Red Tide can be plainly seen. It is not a pretty sight.
It is one of the reasons why I don't usually do Ocean Swims.
After watching from the bow of the ferry, and seeing the 'red scum' wallowing and waving' my desire to immerse myself in the ocean dissapates quickly.
I admire those who do take on the mighty ocean.
Kiwi
