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The red tide also seems to attract or enable a population explosion of certain types of large jellyfish, as these jellyfish feed on the algae or zooplankton that feed on the algae. I have been on the water during red tide conditions and these jellyfish become very common. What is further interesting is the giant leatherback sea turtles feed on these jellyfish and they start to show up. So, if red tide is plentiful for a extended period, it is also a chance to see these "warm-blooded" turtles in our waters.
Kevin
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