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Mote Marine Laboratory sees a 70% kill rate during mitigation field testing

The article from MSN discusses a study conducted by Mote Marine Laboratory in Florida, where they tested various mitigation methods to reduce the impact of red tide, a harmful algal bloom caused by the organism Karenia brevis. During the field testing, Mote Marine Laboratory reported a 70% kill rate of the red tide organism using a clay flocculation technique, which involves mixing clay with water to bind and sink the algae to the ocean floor. This method was part of a broader effort to find effective ways to mitigate the effects of red tide, which can lead to massive fish kills, respiratory issues in humans, and significant economic losses for coastal communities. The study's findings suggest potential for this technique in managing red tide outbreaks, although further research and scaling are necessary to assess its environmental impact and effectiveness on a larger scale.

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