The Ministry of Environment and Water has announced its plans to make every possible effort to combat the red tide that hit the waters of Fujairah, the emirate known for its wonderful places for scuba diving and scuba diving.
As part of the chosen strategy, the authorities plan to diagnose and prevent conditions that could lead to new outbreaks of foci of infection, as well as introduce a quick response scheme to neutralize such foci.
Unfortunately, there are no effective methods to completely eliminate the phenomenon of "red tide". Yesterday, the Minister of Environment and Water said the authorities would work with the American Oceanology Research Institute to implement this scheme.
Caused by the rapid growth of some aquatic microorganisms, algal blooms have affected vast areas of the coastal waters of the Indian Ocean, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Iran, and the strait between the Persian and Oman gulfs. The “red tide" kills fish and corals, causes enormous damage to the environment, and also leads to financial losses.
Asmak, one of the largest fish farms on the east coast, has lost 600 tons of fish. Hotels located in the area and water desalination plants suffer huge financial losses due to the costs associated with changing water purification filters.
"Red tide" - a dangerous phenomenon caused by the accumulation of microscopic algae (less often - protozoa or other microorganisms) at the surface of the water when they are intensively propagated under the influence of certain factors. Water can acquire (but not necessarily) a reddish color; at night, a bright glow is often observed. "Red tides" cause great harm to marine ecosystems, as they cause a deficiency of oxygen in the water, the appearance of hydrogen sulfide and ammonia in it, and thereby contribute to the occurrence of clogging phenomena.
