Las algas cubren la superficie del río Caloosahatchee en el W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam, 12 de julio de 2018, en Alva, Florida. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

¿Qué está causando la crisis de algas en Florida? 5 preguntas con respuesta

La marea roja y un brote de algas verdeazuladas están contaminando cientos de kilómetros de la costa de Florida, matando peces y impactando el turismo. ¿Qué impulsa este desastre medioambiental?
Algae cover the surface of the Caloosahatchee River at the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam, July 12, 2018, in Alva, Florida. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

What is causing Florida’s algae crisis? 5 questions answered

Red tide and a blue-green algae outbreak are fouling hundreds of miles of coast, killing fish and driving tourists away from beaches. Some of the causes are natural, but human actions play a big role.
The sea level has gone up about half of a foot since the 1960s on the southern Florida coast, making floods after storms more frequent. siralbertus

Rising seas bring heavy burden to Florida coastal economy. Can it adapt?

Florida’s coastal populations and its economy face serious threats from rising sea levels caused by global climate change. The state’s response could set an example for other nations around the world.

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